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Blittle Family History

Blittle 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: Little, Brittle, Bittle, Spittle, Battle, Whittle, Kittle, Littler

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Where is the Blittle family from?

You can see how Blittle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blittle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blittle families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Blittle family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blittle's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Blittle families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blittle 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 Blittle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blittle 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 Blittle. 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 15 military records available for the last name Blittle. For the veterans among your Blittle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blittle lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Blittle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blittle in 1984 was 76, and 85 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blittle 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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