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Blackm Family History

Blackm Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Black, Blake, Back, Blick, Slack, Block, Blacker, Baack, Blackham

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Where is the Blackm family from?

You can see how Blackm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Blackm families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 3 Blackm families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Blackm's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Blackm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 207 census records available for the last name Blackm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackm 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Blackm. 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 9 military records available for the last name Blackm. For the veterans among your Blackm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackm lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Blackm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blackm in 1982 was 63, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackm 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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