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Blalack Family History

Blalack Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blalock.

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


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Where is the Blalack family from?

You can see how Blalack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blalack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blalack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blalack family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blalack's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Blalack families in 1891.
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What did your Blalack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blalack. 37% of Blalack men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Blalack women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blalack were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    17%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blalack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blalack 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Blalack. 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 812 military records available for the last name Blalack. For the veterans among your Blalack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blalack lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Blalack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blalack in 1958 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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