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Bleitz Family History

Bleitz 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: Beitz, Fleitz, Leitz, Blitz, Leite, Britz, Bitz, Reitz, Letz, Weitz

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Where is the Bleitz family from?

You can see how Bleitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Bleitz families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Bleitz's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Bleitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bleitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleitz. 34% of Bleitz men worked as a Manager.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

What Bleitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Bleitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleitz 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Bleitz. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bleitz. For the veterans among your Bleitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Bleitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bleitz in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleitz 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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