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Blaxley Family History

Blaxley Surname Meaning

see Blakesley.

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


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Where is the Blaxley family from?

You can see how Blaxley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaxley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Blaxley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Blaxley families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Blaxley's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Blaxley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaxley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blaxley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blaxley. 74% of Blaxley 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
    74%
  • Finishing Ideal Whalesale Clothing
    14%
  • Domestic Work
    14%

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Census Records

There are 588 census records available for the last name Blaxley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaxley 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Blaxley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Blaxley. For the veterans among your Blaxley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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