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Blitzer Family History

Blitzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Blitz.

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


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Where is the Blitzer family from?

You can see how Blitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blitzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Blitzer families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Blitzer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Blitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blitzer 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 Blitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blitzer. 25% of Blitzer men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Blitzer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blitzer were Shipping Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Shipping Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Secretary
    12%

What Blitzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blitzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blitzer. 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 245 military records available for the last name Blitzer. For the veterans among your Blitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blitzer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Blitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blitzer in 1951 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blitzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blitzer 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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