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Blacklaw Family History

Blacklaw Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from any of several Scottish places so named (in Banffshire, Angus, and Perthshire) or Blacklaws in West Lothian, or possibly Blakelaw in Linton parish, Roxburghshire.

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


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Where is the Blacklaw family from?

You can see how Blacklaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blacklaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blacklaw families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Blacklaw families living in Glamorgan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Blacklaw's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Blacklaw families in 1891.
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What did your Blacklaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blacklaw. 100% of Blacklaw 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blacklaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blacklaw 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Blacklaw. 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 160 military records available for the last name Blacklaw. For the veterans among your Blacklaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blacklaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Blacklaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blacklaw in 1964 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blacklaw 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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