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Blac Family History

Blac 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: Black, Blau, Blanc, Blas, Blach, Blad, Blay, Blan, Lac, Bao

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Where is the Blac family from?

You can see how Blac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blac family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Blac family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blac's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Blac families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blac surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Blac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blac 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Blac. 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 73 military records available for the last name Blac. For the veterans among your Blac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blac lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Blac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Blac in 1976 was 60, and 65 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blac 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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