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Blecther Family History

Blecther Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Blecher, Becher, Blacher, Blethen, Brecher, Bleicher, Bleacher

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Where is the Blecther family from?

You can see how Blecther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blecther family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blecther family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Blecther's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blecther families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blecther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Blecther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blecther census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Blecther. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Blecther. For the veterans among your Blecther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blecther lifespan?

Average Blecther life expectancy in 1973 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blecther ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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