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Blackbeard Family History

Blackbeard Surname Meaning

see Blackbird.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Blackbeard family from?

You can see how Blackbeard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackbeard family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Blackbeard families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Blackbeard families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Blackbeard's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blackbeard families in 1891.
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What did your Blackbeard ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Correspondance Cler was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blackbeard. 34% of Blackbeard women worked as a Correspondance Cler.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Correspondance Cler
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Domestic Duties
    34%

What Blackbeard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Blackbeard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackbeard 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Blackbeard. 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 73 military records available for the last name Blackbeard. For the veterans among your Blackbeard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackbeard lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Blackbeard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Blackbeard in 1970 was 77, and 80 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackbeard 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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