Origins of the Blackiston surname
About the Blackistons
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Interesting facts about Blackiston
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Blackiston surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Blackistons most likely to marry?
Blackstone Or Blaciston Or Blackiston Or Blackston Or Blakistons
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Our tell us which families married Blackistons.
What are the most common Blackiston first names?
John
William
Mary
Sarah
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Common jobs for Blackistons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Blackistons in 1921
Living On Her Own Means
3
Dressmaker
2
Milliner
2
Assisting In Business
1
Boarding House Keeper
1
Common male occupations for Blackistons in 1921
Butcher
6
Carpenter
5
Farmer
4
Cooper
3
Grocer
3
