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Blackchief Family History

Blackchief 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: Blackie, Blacksher, Blackshire, Blackmore, Blacker, Blacher

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Where is the Blackchief family from?

You can see how Blackchief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackchief family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blackchief families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Blackchief family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Blackchief's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blackchief families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackchief surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blackchief ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Houseworker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blackchief. 50% of Blackchief women worked as a Houseworker. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    50%
  • Handicraft Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Blackchief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackchief 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Blackchief. 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 12 military records available for the last name Blackchief. For the veterans among your Blackchief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackchief lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Blackchief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Blackchief in 1973 was 79, and 82 in 1990.

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