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Blackmon Family History

Blackmon Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Blackmon family from?

You can see how Blackmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Blackmon families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Blackmon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blackmon families in 1891.
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What did your Blackmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blackmon. 89% of Blackmon 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
    89%
  • Typist
    12%

What Blackmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Blackmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackmon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blackmon. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Blackmon. For the veterans among your Blackmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackmon lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Blackmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1952. The average life expectancy for Blackmon in 1941 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blackmon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackmon 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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