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Blackmur Family History

Blackmur Name Meaning

see Blackmore .

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


Similar surnames: Blackmer, Blackmar, Blackmun, Blackmore, Blacker, Blackburn, Blackman

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Where is the Blackmur family from?

You can see how Blackmur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackmur family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blackmur families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Blackmur families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Blackmur's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blackmur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackmur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackmur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackmur. 100% of Blackmur men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Blackmur women worked as a School 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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Blackmur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackmur 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Blackmur. 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 122 military records available for the last name Blackmur. For the veterans among your Blackmur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackmur lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Blackmur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blackmur in 1960 was 58, and 68 in 2004.

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