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Blomeley Family History

Blomeley Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly an altered form of the Plumley originating in Cheshire or Derbys.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Blomeley family from?

You can see how Blomeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blomeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Blomeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 154 Blomeley families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Blomeley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blomeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blomeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blomeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Blomeley. 95% of Blomeley 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
    95%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blomeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blomeley 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Blomeley. 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 274 military records available for the last name Blomeley. For the veterans among your Blomeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blomeley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blomeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blomeley in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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