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Blitstein Family History

Blitstein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial compound meaning ‘blossom stone’ (see Bluth Stein).

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


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Where is the Blitstein family from?

You can see how Blitstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blitstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blitstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Blitstein families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Blitstein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blitstein families in 1920.
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What did your Blitstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blitstein. 35% of Blitstein men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Blitstein women worked as a Manager.

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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

  • Salesman
    35%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Plumber
    10%
  • Owner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Blitstein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Blitstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blitstein 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Blitstein. 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 175 military records available for the last name Blitstein. For the veterans among your Blitstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blitstein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blitstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Blitstein in 1963 was 59, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blitstein 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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