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Blackiston Family History

Blackiston Surname Meaning

English (Sussex and Surrey): variant of Blackstone.

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


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Where is the Blackiston family from?

You can see how Blackiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackiston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Blackiston families living in Surrey. This was about 29% of all the recorded Blackiston's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Blackiston families in 1891.
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What did your Blackiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer (mixed) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blackiston. 100% of Blackiston men worked as a Farmer (mixed) and 89% of Blackiston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Farmer (mixed)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blackiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackiston 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Blackiston. 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 631 military records available for the last name Blackiston. For the veterans among your Blackiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackiston lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blackiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Blackiston in 1964 was 64, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blackiston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackiston 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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