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Blitzen Family History

Blitzen 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: Blitzer, Butzen, Blethen, Eitzen, Bitzer, Blitz, Betzen, Itzen

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Where is the Blitzen family from?

You can see how Blitzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blitzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blitzen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Blitzen families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blitzen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Blitzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blitzen 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 105 census records available for the last name Blitzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blitzen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Blitzen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Blitzen. For the veterans among your Blitzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blitzen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1973, in the United States, Blitzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Blitzen in 1971 was 80, and 34 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blitzen 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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