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Bletsch Family History

Bletsch 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: Letsch, Pletsch, Betsch, Fetsch, Lersch, Blech, Metsch, Flesch

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Where is the Bletsch family from?

You can see how Bletsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bletsch family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bletsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Bletsch families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Bletsch's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bletsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bletsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bletsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bletsch. 50% of Bletsch men worked as a 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    30%
  • Laborer
    20%
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What Bletsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Bletsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bletsch 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Bletsch. 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 172 military records available for the last name Bletsch. For the veterans among your Bletsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bletsch lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Bletsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bletsch in 1958 was 51, and 78 in 2003.

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