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Blockey Family History

Blockey 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: Blocker, Lockey, Block, Blacker, Locker, Cluckey, Blecker, Lockley

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Where is the Blockey family from?

You can see how Blockey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blockey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Blockey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Blockey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Blockey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Blockey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blockey 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 Blockey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blockey. 77% of Blockey 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
    77%
  • Private Means
    24%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blockey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blockey 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Blockey. 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 28 military records available for the last name Blockey. For the veterans among your Blockey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blockey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Blockey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Blockey in 1965 was 78, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blockey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blockey 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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