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Blakenay Family History

Blakenay 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: Blakeney, Blakeway, Blakely, Blakeley, Blakey, Blakeman, Blakney

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Where is the Blakenay family from?

You can see how Blakenay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakenay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Blakenay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blakenay family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakenay's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Blakenay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Blakenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakenay 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Blakenay. 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 7 military records available for the last name Blakenay. For the veterans among your Blakenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakenay lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1979, in the United States, Blakenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Blakenay in 1977 was 87, and 83 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakenay 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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