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Blackadar Family History

Blackadar 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: Blackmar, Blacker, Blackham, Blackard, Blackmer, Blackshaw, Blackman

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Where is the Blackadar family from?

You can see how Blackadar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackadar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blackadar families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 30 Blackadar families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 59% of all the recorded Blackadar's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Blackadar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackadar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackadar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blackadar. 100% of Blackadar 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Blackadar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackadar 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 549 immigration records available for the last name Blackadar. 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 826 military records available for the last name Blackadar. For the veterans among your Blackadar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackadar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blackadar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blackadar in 1964 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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