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Blaky Family History

Blaky 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: Blake, Blay, Blakey, Black, Brake, Bay, Lake, Bland, Bly, Bleak

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Where is the Blaky family from?

You can see how Blaky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 8 Blaky families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Blaky's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Blaky families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaky 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 Blaky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blaky. 100% of Blaky men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Blaky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Blaky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaky 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Blaky. 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 45 military records available for the last name Blaky. For the veterans among your Blaky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Blaky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Blaky in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaky 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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