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Blathen Family History

Blathen Surname 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: Blethen, Bratten, Blacher, Blatter, Bladen, Blythe, Bathe, Wathen

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Where is the Blathen family from?

You can see how Blathen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blathen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Blathen family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blathen's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Blathen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Blathen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blathen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Blathen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Blathen. For the veterans among your Blathen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blathen lifespan?

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