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Blomley Family History

Blomley Surname Meaning

see Blomeley.

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


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Where is the Blomley family from?

You can see how Blomley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blomley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Blomley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 257 Blomley families living in Lancashire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Blomley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Blomley families in 1891.
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What did your Blomley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blomley. 60% of Blomley men worked as a Motor Driver and 76% of Blomley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blomley were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Driver
    60%
  • General Labourer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Blomley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blomley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blomley 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Blomley. 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 234 military records available for the last name Blomley. For the veterans among your Blomley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blomley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Blomley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Blomley in 1962 was 74, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blomley 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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