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Bleckschmidt Family History

Bleckschmidt 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: Brockschmidt, Kleinschmidt, Reinschmidt, Kleinschmit, Blacksmith

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Where is the Bleckschmidt family from?

You can see how Bleckschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleckschmidt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bleckschmidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Bleckschmidt families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleckschmidt's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Bleckschmidt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleckschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bleckschmidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bleckschmidt. 100% of Bleckschmidt 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Bleckschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleckschmidt 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Bleckschmidt. 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 41 military records available for the last name Bleckschmidt. For the veterans among your Bleckschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleckschmidt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Bleckschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bleckschmidt in 1968 was 78, and 93 in 1999.

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