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Bletscher Family History

Bletscher 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: Letcher, Buescher, Boettcher, Bleicher, Bleacher, Lescher, Fleischer

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Where is the Bletscher family from?

You can see how Bletscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bletscher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bletscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Bletscher family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Bletscher's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Bletscher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bletscher 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 Bletscher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bletscher. 60% of Bletscher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bletscher women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bletscher were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Bletscher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 437 census records available for the last name Bletscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bletscher 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Bletscher. 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 36 military records available for the last name Bletscher. For the veterans among your Bletscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bletscher lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Bletscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bletscher in 1959 was 77, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bletscher 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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