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Blowney Family History

Blowney 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: Clowney, Lowney, Downey, Blower, Looney, Bowley, Slowey, Bonney

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Where is the Blowney family from?

You can see how Blowney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blowney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blowney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Blowney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Blowney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blowney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blowney 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 131 census records available for the last name Blowney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blowney 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Blowney. 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 51 military records available for the last name Blowney. For the veterans among your Blowney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blowney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Blowney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Blowney in 1968 was 81, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blowney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blowney 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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