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Blackler Family History

Blackler Name Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from a place in Devon named Blackler from Old English blæc ‘black’ + alor ‘alder’.

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


Similar surnames: Blackmer, Blacker, Blankley, Brackley, Buckler, Backer, Blatchley

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Where is the Blackler family from?

You can see how Blackler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 326 Blackler families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Blackler's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Blackler families in 1891.
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What did your Blackler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blackler. 21% of Blackler men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Blackler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blackler were Horseman On Farm and Domestic Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    21%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Horseman On Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Blackler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackler 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 Blackler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Blackler. For the veterans among your Blackler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackler lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Blackler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blackler in 1967 was 73, and 72 in 2004.

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