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Blaye Family History

Blaye 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, Blade, Blay, Baye, Blaze, Blase, Blye, Blane, Laye, Black

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Where is the Blaye family from?

You can see how Blaye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Blaye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Blaye families living in Staffordshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Blaye's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Blaye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaye 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 Blaye ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blaye. 100% of Blaye 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 Blaye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Blaye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaye 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Blaye. 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 Blaye. For the veterans among your Blaye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaye lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Blaye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Blaye in 1970 was 62, and 67 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blaye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blaye 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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