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Blacklock Name Meaning

English (northern): nickname for someone with dark hair from Middle English blāk + lok(e) (Old English blæc + locc) although blāk might mean either ‘dark’ or ‘fair’ (see Black ). The meaning ‘dark hair’ is the most probable since this name contrasts with Whitlock .

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


Similar surnames: Blackstock, Blackett, Blackmore, Blackford, Blackwood, Blackham

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Where is the Blacklock family from?

You can see how Blacklock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blacklock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blacklock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 263 Blacklock families living in Durham. This was about 26% of all the recorded Blacklock's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Blacklock families in 1891.
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What did your Blacklock 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 Blacklock. 20% of Blacklock men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Blacklock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blacklock were Bank Clerk and Household Duties (unpaid). .

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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
    20%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Bank Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Blacklock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blacklock 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blacklock. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blacklock. For the veterans among your Blacklock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blacklock lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Blacklock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blacklock in 1943 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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