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Blomely Family History

Blomely 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: Lovely, Blakely, Lomeli, Blome, Blommel, Bromell, Borel, Blower

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Where is the Blomely family from?

You can see how Blomely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blomely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blomely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Blomely families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Blomely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blomely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blomely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Blomely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blomely 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Blomely. 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 Blomely. For the veterans among your Blomely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blomely lifespan?

Average Blomely life expectancy in 1964 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blomely 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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