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Blackshare Family History

Blackshare 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: Blackshire, Blackshaw, Blacksher, Blackshear, Blackmore, Blackham

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Where is the Blackshare family from?

You can see how Blackshare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackshare family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackshare families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Blackshare family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Blackshare's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Blackshare families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackshare 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 Blackshare ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackshare. 67% of Blackshare men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blackshare women worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Barber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Blackshare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Blackshare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackshare 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Blackshare. 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 56 military records available for the last name Blackshare. For the veterans among your Blackshare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackshare lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Blackshare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blackshare in 1967 was 92, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blackshare

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackshare 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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