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Blackson Family History

Blackson Surname Meaning

English: patronymic from the nickname or surname Black + -son. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Blackson family from?

You can see how Blackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Blackson families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Blackson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blackson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackson 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 Blackson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gas Worker Heavy Wk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blackson. 100% of Blackson men worked as a Gas Worker Heavy Wk and 100% of Blackson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gas Worker Heavy Wk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blackson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackson 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Blackson. 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 763 military records available for the last name Blackson. For the veterans among your Blackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Blackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Blackson in 1956 was 24, and 56 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blackson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackson 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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