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Blalock Family History

Blalock Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blacklock.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blalock family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blalock. 28% of Blalock men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Blalock women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blalock were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Seamstress
    7%
  • Cook
    6%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Blalock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blalock 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blalock. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Blalock. For the veterans among your Blalock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blalock lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blalock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Blalock in 1948 was 40, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blalock 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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