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Blakelsey Family History

Blakelsey 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: Blakeley, Blakely, Blakeney, Blakley, Blakesley, Kelsey, Akeley

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Where is the Blakelsey family from?

You can see how Blakelsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakelsey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Blakelsey family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakelsey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blakelsey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Blakelsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakelsey 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 Blakelsey. 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 Blakelsey. For the veterans among your Blakelsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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