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Blettenberg Family History

Blettenberg 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: Guttenberg, Blumenberg, Levenberg, Bredenberg, Wattenberg

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Where is the Blettenberg family from?

You can see how Blettenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blettenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blettenberg family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Blettenberg's in USA. California had the highest population of Blettenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blettenberg 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 31 census records available for the last name Blettenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blettenberg 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Blettenberg. 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 10 military records available for the last name Blettenberg. For the veterans among your Blettenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blettenberg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Blettenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blettenberg in 1974 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blettenberg 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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