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Balckwood Family History

Balckwood 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: Blackwood, Packwood, Lockwood, Silkwood, Markwood, Rockwood, Alwood

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Where is the Balckwood family from?

You can see how Balckwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balckwood family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Balckwood families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Balckwood's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Balckwood families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Balckwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balckwood 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Balckwood. 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 13 military records available for the last name Balckwood. For the veterans among your Balckwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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