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Blackbourn Family History

Blackbourn Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Blackburn.

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


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Where is the Blackbourn family from?

You can see how Blackbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackbourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackbourn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 197 Blackbourn families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Blackbourn's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Blackbourn families in 1891.
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What did your Blackbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blackbourn. 12% of Blackbourn men worked as a Farm Labourer and 80% of Blackbourn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blackbourn were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Blackbourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Blackbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackbourn 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Blackbourn. 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 660 military records available for the last name Blackbourn. For the veterans among your Blackbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackbourn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Blackbourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blackbourn in 1961 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackbourn 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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