This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Blackshere family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Blackshere Family History

Blackshere 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: Blacksher, Blackshire, Blackshear, Blackmore, Blacker, Blacher

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Blackshere family from?

You can see how Blackshere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackshere family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackshere families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blackshere family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blackshere's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blackshere families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackshere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Blackshere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackshere. 54% of Blackshere men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Blackshere women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blackshere were Salesman and New Worker.

View Census Data for Blackshere | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Blackshere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blackshere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackshere census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Blackshere

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Blackshere. 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.

View all Blackshere immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 122 military records available for the last name Blackshere. For the veterans among your Blackshere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Blackshere military records

You've only scratched the surface of Blackshere family history

Discover More

What is the average Blackshere lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Blackshere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blackshere in 1961 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blackshere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackshere 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Blackshere family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial