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Blackden Family History

Blackden Surname Meaning

see Blagden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blackden family from?

You can see how Blackden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Blackden families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Blackden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blackden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackden 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 Blackden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Actor Retired and Private Means were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blackden. 100% of Blackden men worked as an Actor Retired and 100% of Blackden women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Actor Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Blackden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Blackden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackden 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Blackden. 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 144 military records available for the last name Blackden. For the veterans among your Blackden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackden lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Blackden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blackden in 1966 was 67, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackden 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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