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Blakeman Family History

Blakeman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blackman.

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


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Where is the Blakeman family from?

You can see how Blakeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blakeman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 243 Blakeman families living in Staffordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Blakeman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Blakeman families in 1891.
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What did your Blakeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blakeman. 10% of Blakeman men worked as a General Labourer and 66% of Blakeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blakeman were Bricklayer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Cowman
    6%
  • Dairy Farmer
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Blakeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakeman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Blakeman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Blakeman. For the veterans among your Blakeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakeman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Blakeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blakeman in 1943 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blakeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakeman 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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