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Bletner Family History

Bletner 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: Letner, Berner, Leiner, Lerner, Brenner, Betler, Leitner, Better

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Where is the Bletner family from?

You can see how Bletner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bletner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bletner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Bletner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Bletner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bletner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Bletner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bletner 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bletner. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bletner. For the veterans among your Bletner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bletner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Bletner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Bletner in 1967 was 66, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bletner 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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