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Blairman Family History

Blairman 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: Fairman, Klarman, Barman, Blackman, Bearman, Birman, Boarman, Lahrman

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Where is the Blairman family from?

You can see how Blairman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blairman family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Blairman family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Blairman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Blairman families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blairman 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 Blairman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blairman. 60% of Blairman women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

What Blairman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Blairman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blairman 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Blairman. 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 10 military records available for the last name Blairman. For the veterans among your Blairman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blairman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Blairman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Blairman in 1972 was 62, and 72 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blairman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blairman 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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