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Blakeley Family History

Blakeley Surname Meaning

English (mainly Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Blakley.

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


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Where is the Blakeley family from?

You can see how Blakeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blakeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 649 Blakeley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Blakeley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blakeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakeley 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 Blakeley 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 Blakeley. 20% of Blakeley men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Blakeley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blakeley were Retired and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    20%
  • Window Cleaner
    5%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Blakeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakeley 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Blakeley. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Blakeley. For the veterans among your Blakeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakeley lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Blakeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Blakeley in 1946 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakeley 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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