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Blackney Family History

Blackney Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blakeney.

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


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Where is the Blackney family from?

You can see how Blackney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Blackney families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Blackney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blackney families in 1891.
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What did your Blackney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blackney. 89% of Blackney 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
    89%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Blackney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackney 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Blackney. 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 581 military records available for the last name Blackney. For the veterans among your Blackney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackney lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Blackney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Blackney in 1956 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blackney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackney 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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