This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Blackwilder family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Blackwilder Family History

Blackwilder Surname 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: Blackwelder, Blackler, Blacker, Blackmer, Blackwell, Blackie

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Blackwilder family from?

You can see how Blackwilder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackwilder family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Blackwilder families living in Alabama. This was about 52% of all the recorded Blackwilder's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Blackwilder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackwilder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Blackwilder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cloth Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blackwilder. 100% of Blackwilder women worked as a Cloth Inspector.

View Census Data for Blackwilder | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cloth Inspector
    100%

What Blackwilder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Blackwilder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackwilder census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Blackwilder

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Blackwilder. 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.

View all Blackwilder immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 52 military records available for the last name Blackwilder. For the veterans among your Blackwilder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Blackwilder military records

You've only scratched the surface of Blackwilder family history

Discover More

What is the average Blackwilder lifespan?

Average Blackwilder life expectancy in 1975 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blackwilder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackwilder 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Blackwilder family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial