Origins of the Blackman surname
About the Blackmans
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Interesting facts about Blackman
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Blackman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.
Who were Blackmans most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Blackmans.
What are the most common Blackman first names?
William
John
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Blackmans
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Blackmans in 1921
Laundress
151
Dressmaker
148
Domestic Servant
131
General Servant Domestic
116
General Servant
83
Common male occupations for Blackmans in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
353
General Labourer
222
Farm Labourer
148
Carpenter
135
Gardener
91
