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Blatte Family History

Blatte 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, Blatter, Platte, Blattel, Batte, Klatte, Blake, Batt, Bhatti

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Where is the Blatte family from?

You can see how Blatte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blatte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blatte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Blatte families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Blatte's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blatte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blatte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blatte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blatte. 60% of Blatte 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farming
    40%
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Blatte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blatte 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Blatte. 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 83 military records available for the last name Blatte. For the veterans among your Blatte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blatte lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Blatte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blatte in 1971 was 46, and 86 in 1999.

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