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Bletz Family History

Bletz 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: Letz, Blatz, Pletz, Blitz, Beetz, Betz, Bretz, Baetz, Bietz, Bleth

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Where is the Bletz family from?

You can see how Bletz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bletz family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bletz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 10 Bletz families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bletz's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bletz families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bletz 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 Bletz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bletz. 28% of Bletz men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Bletz women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bletz were Attorney and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Attorney
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Bletz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bletz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bletz 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Bletz. 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 234 military records available for the last name Bletz. For the veterans among your Bletz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bletz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Bletz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bletz in 1964 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bletz 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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