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Blackenly Family History

Blackenly 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: Blakely, Blakeney, Blackerby, Blackney, Bracken, Blacker, Blackwell

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Where is the Blackenly family from?

You can see how Blackenly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackenly family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Blackenly families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Blackenly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Blackenly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackenly 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 15 census records available for the last name Blackenly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackenly 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Blackenly. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Blackenly. For the veterans among your Blackenly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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