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Blechinger Family History

Blechinger Surname Meaning

German: derivative of a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name cognate with Old High German blic ‘glossiness dazzle’.

It probably developed from a nickname for an impressive person or someone who worked with glossy material like polished metal.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blechinger family from?

You can see how Blechinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blechinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blechinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Blechinger family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Blechinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blechinger families in 1911.
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What did your Blechinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blechinger. 55% of Blechinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blechinger women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Blechinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 868 census records available for the last name Blechinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blechinger 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Blechinger. 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 611 military records available for the last name Blechinger. For the veterans among your Blechinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blechinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blechinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Blechinger in 1963 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

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