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Blackmon Family History

Blackmon Name Meaning

English: variant of Blackman . This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Blackmun, Blackman, Backman, Blackmar, Blackston, Blackson, Lammon

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Where is the Blackmon family from?

You can see how Blackmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Blackmon families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Blackmon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blackmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blackmon. 100% of Blackmon men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Blackmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackmon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blackmon. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Blackmon. For the veterans among your Blackmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackmon lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Blackmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1952. The average life expectancy for Blackmon in 1941 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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