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Blakey Family History

Blakey Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Blackay in Lancashire. Alternatively from Blakey (Moor and Topping) in Allerston (North Yorkshire) from Middle English blake howe ‘black mound’.

It is derived from the combination of Old English blæc meaning 'black' and Old Norse haugr meaning 'mound' or 'hill'.

This suggests a geographical feature, possibly related to the landscape in the areas mentioned.

The name reflects the historical linguistic influences in England, particularly in the northern regions.

Overall, it showcases the blend of Anglo-Saxon and Norse heritage in place names.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blakey family from?

You can see how Blakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blakey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,020 Blakey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Blakey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blakey families in 1891.
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What did your Blakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blakey. 12% of Blakey men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Blakey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blakey were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Blakey. 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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There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Blakey. For the veterans among your Blakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Blakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Blakey in 1945 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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