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Blotcher Family History

Blotcher 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: Blocher, Letcher, Blocker, Blacher, Brother, Bratcher, Plocher

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Where is the Blotcher family from?

You can see how Blotcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blotcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blotcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Blotcher families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Blotcher's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Blotcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blotcher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blotcher ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Blotcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blotcher 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Blotcher. 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 44 military records available for the last name Blotcher. For the veterans among your Blotcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blotcher lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Blotcher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Blotcher in 1964 was 64, and 76 in 1994.

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