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Blacburn Family History

Blacburn 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: Blackburn, Bradburn, Blackbourn, Clayburn, Bradbury, Blacker, Blacher

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Where is the Blacburn family from?

You can see how Blacburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blacburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blacburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Blacburn families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Blacburn's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Blacburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blacburn 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 Blacburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blacburn. 100% of Blacburn men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Blacburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Blacburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blacburn 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Blacburn. 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 26 military records available for the last name Blacburn. For the veterans among your Blacburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blacburn lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Blacburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blacburn in 1996 was 71, and 59 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blacburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blacburn 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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