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Blalark Family History

Blalark 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: Blalack, Lamark, Blalock, Lazar, Black, Clark, Barak, Balan, Bala

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Where is the Blalark family from?

You can see how Blalark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blalark family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blalark families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Blalark families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Blalark's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Blalark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blalark 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 Blalark ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blalark. 100% of Blalark men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Blalark women worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Blalark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Blalark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blalark 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Blalark. 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 33 military records available for the last name Blalark. For the veterans among your Blalark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blalark lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Blalark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Blalark in 1967 was 90, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blalark

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blalark 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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