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Blackwill Family History

Blackwill 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: Blackwell, Blacknall, Brackbill, Brockwell, Bracewell, Blackie

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Where is the Blackwill family from?

You can see how Blackwill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackwill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackwill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Blackwill families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Blackwill's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blackwill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackwill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blackwill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackwill. 35% of Blackwill men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Blackwill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blackwill were Knitter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Knitter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Maid
    12%

What Blackwill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blackwill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackwill 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Blackwill. 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 198 military records available for the last name Blackwill. For the veterans among your Blackwill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackwill lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Blackwill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Blackwill in 1963 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blackwill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackwill 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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