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Bleanley Family History

Bleanley 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: Bleakley, Leadley, Blaney, Beasley, Blankley, Beagley, Bleakney

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Where is the Bleanley family from?

You can see how Bleanley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleanley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Bleanley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bleanley family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleanley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bleanley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Bleanley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleanley 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 Bleanley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bleanley. For the veterans among your Bleanley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleanley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleanley 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.

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