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Blacka Family History

Blacka Surname Meaning

variant of Blakey. alternatively a variant of Blacker.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Blacka family from?

You can see how Blacka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blacka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blacka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 48 Blacka families living in Yorkshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Blacka's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blacka families in 1891.
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What did your Blacka ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blacka. 83% of Blacka women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Cotton Weaver
    18%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blacka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blacka 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Blacka. 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 263 military records available for the last name Blacka. For the veterans among your Blacka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blacka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blacka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blacka in 1962 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blacka 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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