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Blaikley Family History

Blaikley Surname Meaning

see Blackley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blaikley family from?

You can see how Blaikley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaikley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Blaikley families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1841 there was 1 Blaikley family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blaikley's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Blaikley families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaikley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blaikley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blaikley. 60% of Blaikley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Student
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blaikley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaikley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 143 immigration records available for the last name Blaikley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Blaikley. For the veterans among your Blaikley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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