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Blakes Family History

Blakes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blake with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Blakes family from?

You can see how Blakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Blakes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Blakes families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Blakes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blakes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Blakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blakes. 27% of Blakes men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Blakes women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blakes were Farm Helper and Housework.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farm Helper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakes 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Blakes. 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 Blakes. For the veterans among your Blakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Blakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Blakes in 1961 was 32, and 59 in 2004.

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