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Blacke Family History

Blacke Surname Meaning

see Black.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blacke family from?

You can see how Blacke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blacke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blacke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Blacke families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Blacke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blacke families in 1911.
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What did your Blacke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blacke. 30% of Blacke men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Blacke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blacke were Farm Helper and Servant.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farm Helper
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • House Work
    14%
  • Servant
    14%

What Blacke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blacke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blacke 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 927 immigration records available for the last name Blacke. 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 430 military records available for the last name Blacke. For the veterans among your Blacke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blacke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Blacke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Blacke in 1962 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blacke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blacke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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