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Blainey Family History

Blainey Name Meaning

see Blaney .

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


Similar surnames: Blaney, Blayney, Blakney, Blaine, Bailey, Laine, Blain, Baines

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Where is the Blainey family from?

You can see how Blainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blainey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blainey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Blainey families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Blainey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Blainey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blainey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blainey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Pcheur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Blainey. 100% of Blainey men worked as a Pcheur. .

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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 1921

  • Pcheur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Blainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blainey 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Blainey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Blainey. For the veterans among your Blainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blainey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Blainey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Blainey in 1967 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

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