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Blackmun Family History

Blackmun Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blackman. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Blackmun family from?

You can see how Blackmun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackmun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blackmun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Blackmun families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Blackmun's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blackmun families in 1911.
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What did your Blackmun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackmun. 24% of Blackmun men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blackmun women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blackmun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackmun 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Blackmun. 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 361 military records available for the last name Blackmun. For the veterans among your Blackmun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackmun lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Blackmun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blackmun in 1951 was 69, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackmun 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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