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Blackmar Family History

Blackmar Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blackmer. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Blackmar family from?

You can see how Blackmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 36 Blackmar families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Blackmar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blackmar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blackmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blackmar. 100% of Blackmar 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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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Blackmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackmar 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Blackmar. 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 757 military records available for the last name Blackmar. For the veterans among your Blackmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackmar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blackmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blackmar in 1964 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackmar 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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