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Blakerley Family History

Blakerley 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, Blakesley, Blakely, Blakeney, Blakeslee, Blakley, Akerley

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Where is the Blakerley family from?

You can see how Blakerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakerley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blakerley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Blakerley families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Blakerley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Blakerley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakerley 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 Blakerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blakerley. 100% of Blakerley women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Blakerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakerley 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Blakerley. 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 Blakerley. For the veterans among your Blakerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakerley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blakerley

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