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Blackbrough Family History

Blackbrough Surname Meaning

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


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Where is the Blackbrough family from?

You can see how Blackbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackbrough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blackbrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Blackbrough families living in Yorkshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Blackbrough's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blackbrough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackbrough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Private Means Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blackbrough. 100% of Blackbrough men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 50% of Blackbrough women worked as a Private Means Retired.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means Retired
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Blackbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackbrough 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Blackbrough. 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 12 military records available for the last name Blackbrough. For the veterans among your Blackbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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