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Blatney Family History

Blatney 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, Blayney, Blakney, Blatnik, Blatter, Blakeney, Platner, Barney

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Where is the Blatney family from?

You can see how Blatney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blatney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blatney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Blatney families living in Nebraska. This was about 53% of all the recorded Blatney's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Blatney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blatney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Blatney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Blatney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blatney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Blatney. 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 19 military records available for the last name Blatney. For the veterans among your Blatney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blatney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Blatney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blatney in 1974 was 68, and 95 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blatney 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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