Origins of the Blackwood surname

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    In 1921, most Blackwoods lived in london

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    5,100 Blackwood Travel & migration records
    13,000 Blackwoods found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Blackwood

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    We have for the Blackwood surname. The oldest one dates back to 1747.

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    What are the most common Blackwood first names?

    William

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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.

    Commmon female occupations for Blackwoods in 1921

    Dressmaker

    69

    Domestic Servant

    43

    House Keeper

    42

    Living On Own Means

    42

    Housekeeper

    40

    Commmon male occupations for Blackwoods in 1921

    Coal Miner

    158

    Joiner

    53

    Tailor

    52

    Carter

    45

    Farm Servant

    45

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