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Blackert Family History

Blackert Name Meaning

German:: perhaps from an ancient Germanic personal name. alternatively perhaps a nickname from a noun derivative of Low German blackern ‘to laugh foolishly to cackle’.

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


Similar surnames: Blacker, Ackert, Blackett, Blackard, Buecker, Blecker, Bankert

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Where is the Blackert family from?

You can see how Blackert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Blackert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Blackert families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Blackert's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Blackert families in 1911.
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What did your Blackert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackert. 45% of Blackert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blackert women worked as a Nurse. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Chauffeur
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blackert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackert 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Blackert. 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 186 military records available for the last name Blackert. For the veterans among your Blackert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackert lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Blackert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Blackert in 1955 was 53, and 84 in 2002.

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