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Blackey Family History

Blackey Surname Meaning

see Blakey.

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


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Where is the Blackey family from?

You can see how Blackey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Blackey families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Blackey's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Blackey families in 1911.
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What did your Blackey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Blackey. 67% of Blackey men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Blackey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blackey were Motor Driver and Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    67%
  • Motor Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Cotton Weaver
    8%
  • Card Room Hand (cotton)
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%

What Blackey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blackey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackey 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Blackey. 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 354 military records available for the last name Blackey. For the veterans among your Blackey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Blackey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Blackey in 1965 was 38, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blackey 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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