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Blahey Family History

Blahey 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: Blaney, Blazey, Blakey, Lahey, Blake, Blazek, Blakely, Blacher

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Where is the Blahey family from?

You can see how Blahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blahey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Blahey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blahey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blahey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blahey 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 Blahey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blahey. 100% of Blahey 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 Blahey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Blahey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blahey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Blahey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Blahey. For the veterans among your Blahey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blahey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Blahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Blahey in 1973 was 47, and 103 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blahey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blahey 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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