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Blackett Name Meaning

English:: nickname for a person with dark or fair hair from Middle English blak ‘black’ (Old English blæc) or ‘fair’ (Old English blāc) + hed heved ‘head’. See also Black . nickname from Middle English blak ‘black’ + hod ‘hood’.

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


Similar surnames: Baskett, Blacker, Brockett, Hackett, Brackett, Plaskett, Blackert

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Where is the Blackett family from?

You can see how Blackett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 33 Blackett families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 52% of all the recorded Blackett's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Blackett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Blackett. 40% of Blackett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blackett women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    40%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Fisher
    15%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Blackett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackett 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blackett. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blackett. For the veterans among your Blackett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Blackett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blackett in 1955 was 49, and 74 in 2004.

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