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Blainey Family History

Blainey Surname Meaning

see Blaney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blainey family from?

You can see how Blainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blainey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blainey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Blainey families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Blainey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blainey families in 1891.
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What did your Blainey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blainey. 20% of Blainey men worked as a Carpenter and 78% of Blainey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blainey were Clerk 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

  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Cowman
    20%
  • General Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Card Room Cotton Operator
    5%
  • Housekeeper (retired)
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Blainey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blainey 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Blainey. 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 298 military records available for the last name Blainey. For the veterans among your Blainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blainey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Blainey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blainey in 1967 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blainey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blainey 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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