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Blickstein Family History

Blickstein 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: Glickstein, Blitstein, Dickstein, Lickteig, Eckstein, Beilstein

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Where is the Blickstein family from?

You can see how Blickstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blickstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Blickstein families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Blickstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blickstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blickstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blickstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blickstein. 67% of Blickstein 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
    67%
  • Cutter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 259 census records available for the last name Blickstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blickstein 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Blickstein. 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 27 military records available for the last name Blickstein. For the veterans among your Blickstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blickstein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Blickstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blickstein in 1962 was 74, and 92 in 2003.

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