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Blakadar Family History

Blakadar 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: Bakalar, Kadar, Mlakar, Blakeway, Blakeman, Blackmar, Blanda, Blaker

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Where is the Blakadar family from?

You can see how Blakadar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakadar family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Blakadar families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakadar's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Blakadar families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blakadar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakadar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blakadar. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blakadar. For the veterans among your Blakadar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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