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Blacklidge Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Blackledge .

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


Similar surnames: Blackledge, Acklin, Brackenridge, Cartlidge, Rackliffe, Blackard

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Where is the Blacklidge family from?

You can see how Blacklidge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blacklidge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blacklidge families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 125 Blacklidge families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Blacklidge's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blacklidge families in 1891.
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What did your Blacklidge ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blacklidge. 50% of Blacklidge men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 89% of Blacklidge women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blacklidge were Dairy Farmer and Cotton Weaver. .

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Cotton Weaver
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blacklidge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blacklidge 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Blacklidge. 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 451 military records available for the last name Blacklidge. For the veterans among your Blacklidge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blacklidge lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Blacklidge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blacklidge in 1947 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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