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Blackbear Family History

Blackbear Surname Meaning

Native American (also Black Bear): translation into English of a personal name such as Lakota and Dakota Sioux Mato Sapa composed of mato ‘bear’ and sapa ‘black’.

See also Bear

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blackbear family from?

You can see how Blackbear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackbear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Blackbear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Blackbear families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Blackbear's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Blackbear families in 1911.
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What did your Blackbear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackbear. 58% of Blackbear men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blackbear women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blackbear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackbear 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Blackbear. 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 36 military records available for the last name Blackbear. For the veterans among your Blackbear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackbear lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Blackbear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Blackbear in 1946 was 46, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackbear 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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