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Blitzstein Family History

Blitzstein 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: Blitstein, Beilstein, Wetzstein, Klipstein, Blustein, Blaustein

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Where is the Blitzstein family from?

You can see how Blitzstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blitzstein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Blitzstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Blitzstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 39% of all the recorded Blitzstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blitzstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blitzstein 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 Blitzstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blitzstein. 75% of Blitzstein men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    75%
  • Proprietor
    25%

What Blitzstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Blitzstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blitzstein 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Blitzstein. 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 128 military records available for the last name Blitzstein. For the veterans among your Blitzstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blitzstein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blitzstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Blitzstein in 1964 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blitzstein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blitzstein 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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