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Blaney Family History

Blaney Surname Meaning

Irish (of Welsh origin): topographic name from Welsh blaenau plural of blaen ‘point tip end’.

It signifies uplands or a remote region.

Additionally, it can refer to the upper reaches of a river.

This etymology reflects the geographical features associated with the name.

Overall, it highlights the connection between the name and the landscape.

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


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Where is the Blaney family from?

You can see how Blaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 128 Blaney families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Blaney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blaney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaney 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 Blaney 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 Blaney. 24% of Blaney men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Blaney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blaney were House Decorator and Home Duties.

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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
    24%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Dock Labourer
    12%
  • House Decorator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Home Duties
    2%

What Blaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Blaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaney 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Blaney. 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 Blaney. For the veterans among your Blaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaney lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blaney in 1948 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaney 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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