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Blanchley Family History

Blanchley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Blatchley, Beachley, Brenchley, Blankley, Blancher, Blanche, Blachly

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Where is the Blanchley family from?

You can see how Blanchley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blanchley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Blanchley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Blanchley family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blanchley's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Blanchley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Blanchley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blanchley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Blanchley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Blanchley. For the veterans among your Blanchley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blanchley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blanchley

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