Origins of the Blackwood surname
About the Blackwoods
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Interesting facts about Blackwood
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Blackwood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1747.
Who were Blackwoods most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Blackwood first names?
William
John
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Blackwoods
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Blackwoods in 1921
Dressmaker
69
Domestic Servant
43
House Keeper
42
Living On Own Means
42
Housekeeper
40
Common male occupations for Blackwoods in 1921
Coal Miner
158
Joiner
53
Tailor
52
Carter
45
Farm Servant
45
