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Bletcher Family History

Bletcher Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Blatcher .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Letcher, Bleicher, Bleacher, Fletcher, Pletcher, Blecher, Betcher

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Where is the Bletcher family from?

You can see how Bletcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bletcher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bletcher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Bletcher families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bletcher's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bletcher families in 1840.
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What did your Bletcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bletcher. 36% of Bletcher men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bletcher women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bletcher were Mechanic and Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bletcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bletcher 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Bletcher. 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 496 military records available for the last name Bletcher. For the veterans among your Bletcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bletcher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Bletcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Bletcher in 1962 was 57, and 86 in 2003.

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