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Blackshear Family History

Blackshear Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blackshaw.

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


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Where is the Blackshear family from?

You can see how Blackshear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackshear family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackshear families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Blackshear families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Blackshear's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blackshear families in 1891.
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What did your Blackshear ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blackshear. 75% of Blackshear 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
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Blackshear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackshear 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Blackshear. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blackshear. For the veterans among your Blackshear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackshear lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blackshear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Blackshear in 1948 was 24, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackshear 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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