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Blacka Name Meaning

variant of Blakey . alternatively a variant of Blacker .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Black, Blake, Back, Laska, Blick, Slack, Block, Baca, Blacker, Baack

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Where is the Blacka family from?

You can see how Blacka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blacka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blacka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Blacka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 88% of all the recorded Blacka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Blacka families in 1880.
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What did your Blacka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blacka. 53% of Blacka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blacka women worked as a Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Inspector
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blacka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blacka 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Blacka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 263 military records available for the last name Blacka. For the veterans among your Blacka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blacka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blacka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blacka in 1962 was 45, and 92 in 2004.

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