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Blackmarr Family History

Blackmarr Name 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: Blackmar, Blackmore, Blackard, Blackmer, Blackman, Backman, Blacker

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Where is the Blackmarr family from?

You can see how Blackmarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackmarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackmarr families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Blackmarr families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Blackmarr's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blackmarr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackmarr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackmarr ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Blackmarr ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Blackmarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackmarr 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Blackmarr. 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 81 military records available for the last name Blackmarr. For the veterans among your Blackmarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackmarr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blackmarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Blackmarr in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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