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Blackman Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Blakman (Old English Blæcmann ‘black’ + ‘man’) which remained fairly common until the 13th century.

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


Similar surnames: Luckman, Backman, Blackmer, Blackie, Blakeman, Blackmun, Blickhan

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Where is the Blackman family from?

You can see how Blackman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 109 Blackman families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Blackman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blackman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackman. 19% of Blackman men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Blackman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blackman were Truck Driver and 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
    19%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    10%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Housewife
    6%
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Census Records

There are 178,000 census records available for the last name Blackman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackman 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 24,000 immigration records available for the last name Blackman. 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 22,000 military records available for the last name Blackman. For the veterans among your Blackman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Blackman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Blackman in 1943 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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