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Bleckly Family History

Bleckly 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: Bleckley, Beckley, Blecker, Bleck, Beckey, Blickle, Kleckley

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Where is the Bleckly family from?

You can see how Bleckly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bleckly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bleckly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Bleckly families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bleckly's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Bleckly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bleckly 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 Bleckly ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Bleckly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bleckly 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bleckly. 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 Bleckly. For the veterans among your Bleckly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bleckly lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1990, in the United States, Bleckly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bleckly in 1982 was 82, and 92 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bleckly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bleckly 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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