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Blasley Family History

Blasley 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: Beasley, Blakley, Lasley, Bailey, Barley, Pasley, Bagley, Braley

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Where is the Blasley family from?

You can see how Blasley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blasley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blasley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Blasley family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blasley's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Blasley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blasley 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 Blasley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blasley. 100% of Blasley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Blasley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Blasley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blasley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Blasley. 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 25 military records available for the last name Blasley. For the veterans among your Blasley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blasley lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1979, in the United States, Blasley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Blasley in 1978 was 85, and 84 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blasley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blasley 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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