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Blackbourne Family History

Blackbourne Name Meaning

see Blackbourn .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Blackbourn, Blackburn, Blackmore, Laybourn, Claiborne, Blackstone

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Where is the Blackbourne family from?

You can see how Blackbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Blackbourne family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Blackbourne's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Blackbourne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackbourne ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blackbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackbourne 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Blackbourne. 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 135 military records available for the last name Blackbourne. For the veterans among your Blackbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackbourne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Blackbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blackbourne in 1966 was 84, and 66 in 1999.

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