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Blackmann Family History

Blackmann 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: Blackman, Brackmann, Backman, Lachmann, Brackman, Boeckmann, Sackmann

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Where is the Blackmann family from?

You can see how Blackmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blackmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Blackmann families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Blackmann's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Blackmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blackmann. 100% of Blackmann men worked as a Porter. .

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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

  • Porter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Blackmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackmann 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Blackmann. 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 48 military records available for the last name Blackmann. For the veterans among your Blackmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackmann lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1994, in the United States, Blackmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Blackmann in 1976 was 82, and 50 in 1994.

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