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Blitsch Family History

Blitsch Surname Meaning

German: variant of Bliss The surname Blitsch is rare in Germany. Compare Blitch.

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


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Where is the Blitsch family from?

You can see how Blitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blitsch family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blitsch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Blitsch families living in Iowa. This was about 63% of all the recorded Blitsch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Blitsch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blitsch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blitsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blitsch. 34% of Blitsch men worked as a Painter and 100% of Blitsch women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farm Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Blitsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Blitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blitsch 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Blitsch. 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 89 military records available for the last name Blitsch. For the veterans among your Blitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blitsch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blitsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blitsch in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blitsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blitsch ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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