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Blinkley Family History

Blinkley 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: Brinkley, Binkley, Blankley, Lindley, Winkley, Bickley, Bingley

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Where is the Blinkley family from?

You can see how Blinkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blinkley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Blinkley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Blinkley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blinkley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blinkley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blinkley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Blinkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blinkley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Blinkley. 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 7 military records available for the last name Blinkley. For the veterans among your Blinkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blinkley lifespan?

Average Blinkley life expectancy in 1995 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blinkley 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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