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Blackmun Family History

Blackmun Name Meaning

English: variant of Blackman . This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Blackmon, Backman, Blakeman, Blackmar, Blackman, Blackney, Packman

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Where is the Blackmun family from?

You can see how Blackmun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackmun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blackmun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 24 Blackmun families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blackmun's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Blackmun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackmun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackmun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackmun. 24% of Blackmun men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blackmun women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blackmun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackmun 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Blackmun. 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 361 military records available for the last name Blackmun. For the veterans among your Blackmun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackmun lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Blackmun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blackmun in 1951 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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