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Blittner Family History

Blittner 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: Blattner, Bittner, Bitter, Blatter, Buettner, Rittner, Plattner

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Where is the Blittner family from?

You can see how Blittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blittner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blittner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Blittner families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Blittner's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Blittner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Blittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blittner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Blittner. 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 10 military records available for the last name Blittner. For the veterans among your Blittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blittner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Blittner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blittner in 1962 was 54, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blittner 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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