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Blata Family History

Blata Name 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: Blatt, Bata, Lata, Blatz, Plata, Blaha, Hata, Blake, Black, Batt

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Where is the Blata family from?

You can see how Blata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Blata families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blata's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Blata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blata surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blata ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Blata ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Blata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blata 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Blata. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Blata. For the veterans among your Blata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blata lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Blata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Blata in 1973 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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