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Blaney Family History

Blaney Name Meaning

Irish (of Welsh origin): topographic name from Welsh blaenau plural of blaen ‘point tip end’ i.e. uplands or remote region or upper reaches of a river.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Delaney, Lane, Blazey, Slaney, Bane, Blamer, Blayney, Laney, Baney

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Where is the Blaney family from?

You can see how Blaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blaney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 157 Blaney families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blaney's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blaney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Commer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Blaney. 46% of Blaney men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Blaney women worked as a Commer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blaney were Manager 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 1921

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Pcheur
    9%
  • Manager
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Commer
    34%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Blaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blaney 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Blaney. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Blaney. For the veterans among your Blaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blaney lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Blaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Blaney in 1948 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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