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Blackley Family History

Blackley Surname Meaning

Scottish: possibly a variant of Blacklaw. English: variant of Blakeley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Blackley family from?

You can see how Blackley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 262 Blackley families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Blackley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blackley families in 1891.
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What did your Blackley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blackley. 60% of Blackley men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Blackley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blackley were Cotton Piece Cotton Mill and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Cotton Piece Cotton Mill
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Blackley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackley 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blackley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blackley. For the veterans among your Blackley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blackley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Blackley in 1953 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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