Blackburn (surname)

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Blackburn is a surname of English origin. At the time of the British Census of 1881, [1] its frequency was highest in Yorkshire, followed by Cumberland, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Northumberland, County Durham and Norfolk. In all other British counties, its frequency was below national average. Notable people with the surname include:

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References

  1. "Blackburn Meaning and Distribution". forebears.co.uk. Retrieved 25 January 2014

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