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Blochley Family History

Blochley 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: Blatchley, Beachley, Lockley, Blocher, Bohley, Blachly, Blackley

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Where is the Blochley family from?

You can see how Blochley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blochley family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Blochley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Blochley families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Blochley's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Blochley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blochley 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 32 census records available for the last name Blochley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blochley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Blochley. 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 5 military records available for the last name Blochley. For the veterans among your Blochley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blochley lifespan?

Average Blochley life expectancy in 1962 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blochley 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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