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Blakebury Family History

Blakebury 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: Bradbury, Blakely, Brackenbury, Blakeney, Blackburn, Banbury

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Where is the Blakebury family from?

You can see how Blakebury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakebury family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Blakebury families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakebury's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Blakebury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakebury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Blakebury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakebury 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blakebury. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blakebury. For the veterans among your Blakebury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakebury lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakebury 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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