This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Blakley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Blakley Family History

Blakley Surname Meaning

English (northern Ireland): variant of Blakely.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Blakley family from?

You can see how Blakley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blakley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 100 Blakley families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Blakley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blakley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Blakley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent Indust and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blakley. 100% of Blakley men worked as an Insurance Agent Indust and 92% of Blakley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Blakley | Data not to scale

*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

  • Insurance Agent Indust
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Blakley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Blakley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Blakley

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blakley. 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.

View all Blakley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Blakley. For the veterans among your Blakley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Blakley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Blakley family history

Discover More

What is the average Blakley lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Blakley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Blakley in 1942 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blakley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Blakley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial