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Blomiley Family History

Blomiley 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: Bromley, Bliley, Bailey, Bodley, Bowley, Bosley, Plumley, Boley

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Where is the Blomiley family from?

You can see how Blomiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blomiley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blomiley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Blomiley families living in Lancashire. This was about 85% of all the recorded Blomiley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blomiley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blomiley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blomiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blomiley. 100% of Blomiley 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
    100%

What Blomiley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 479 census records available for the last name Blomiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blomiley 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Blomiley. 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 49 military records available for the last name Blomiley. For the veterans among your Blomiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blomiley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Blomiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blomiley in 1965 was 81, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blomiley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blomiley 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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