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Blayne Family History

Blayne Surname Meaning

see Blain.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blayne family from?

You can see how Blayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blayne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Blayne families living in Cumberland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Blayne's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Blayne families in 1891.
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What did your Blayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blayne. 100% of Blayne men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Blayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Blayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blayne 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Blayne. 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 26 military records available for the last name Blayne. For the veterans among your Blayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blayne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blayne in 1962 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blayne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blayne 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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