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Blankey Family History

Blankey 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: Blaney, Plankey, Blankley, Blakey, Bankey, Blanke, Blanken, Blake

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Where is the Blankey family from?

You can see how Blankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blankey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blankey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Blankey family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Blankey's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Blankey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blankey 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 Blankey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blankey. 100% of Blankey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Blankey women worked as a Maid.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Blankey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Blankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blankey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Blankey. 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 51 military records available for the last name Blankey. For the veterans among your Blankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blankey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Blankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Blankey in 1975 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blankey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blankey 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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