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Blakeman Name Meaning

English: variant of Blackman .

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


Similar surnames: Lakeman, Blackman, Jakeman, Bateman, Beckman, Layman, Boreman

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Where is the Blakeman family from?

You can see how Blakeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blakeman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 24 Blakeman families living in Manitoba. This was about 47% of all the recorded Blakeman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Blakeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blakeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Blakeman. 46% of Blakeman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Blakeman women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blakeman were Student and Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Student
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Blakeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakeman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Blakeman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Blakeman. For the veterans among your Blakeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakeman lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Blakeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blakeman in 1943 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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