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Bleakney Family History

Bleakney Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Blakeney. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bleakney family from?

You can see how Bleakney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleakney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleakney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Bleakney families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Bleakney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Bleakney families in 1891.
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What did your Bleakney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bleakney. 26% of Bleakney men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Bleakney women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bleakney were Chauffer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Chauffer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Bleakney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bleakney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleakney 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Bleakney. 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 412 military records available for the last name Bleakney. For the veterans among your Bleakney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleakney lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Bleakney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bleakney in 1952 was 26, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleakney 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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