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Blackketter Family History

Blackketter Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Blacketer.

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


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Where is the Blackketter family from?

You can see how Blackketter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackketter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blackketter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Blackketter families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blackketter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blackketter families in 1891.
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What did your Blackketter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackketter. 45% of Blackketter men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Blackketter women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blackketter were Farming and Servant.

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farming
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Blackketter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 591 census records available for the last name Blackketter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackketter 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Blackketter. 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 79 military records available for the last name Blackketter. For the veterans among your Blackketter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackketter lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Blackketter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Blackketter in 1953 was 27, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackketter 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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