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Blittner Family History

Blittner 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: Blattner, Bittner, Bitter, Blatter, Buettner, Rittner, Plattner

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Where is the Blittner family from?

You can see how Blittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blittner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blittner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Blittner families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Blittner's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Blittner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blittner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blittner ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Blittner ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Blittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blittner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Blittner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Blittner. For the veterans among your Blittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blittner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Blittner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blittner in 1962 was 54, and 86 in 1995.

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