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Blampey Family History

Blampey Surname Meaning

The reduced form of Blampin comes from Old French blanc pain, meaning ‘white bread’. This term referred to a luxury product in medieval times.

As such, the name may have been given to a high-class baker who specialized in producing this esteemed bread.

In modern times, however, the surname may sometimes have been confused with Blampied, leading to some variations in its usage.

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


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Where is the Blampey family from?

You can see how Blampey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blampey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blampey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Blampey families living in Devon. This was about 76% of all the recorded Blampey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Blampey families in 1891.
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What did your Blampey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blampey. 70% of Blampey 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
    70%
  • None
    16%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    16%

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Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Blampey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blampey 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Blampey. 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 104 military records available for the last name Blampey. For the veterans among your Blampey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blampey lifespan?

Average Blampey life expectancy in 1977 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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