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Blakesley Family History

Blakesley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Blakeslee.

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


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Where is the Blakesley family from?

You can see how Blakesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakesley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blakesley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Blakesley family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blakesley's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Blakesley families in 1911.
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What did your Blakesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blakesley. 22% of Blakesley men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Blakesley women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blakesley were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Blakesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakesley 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Blakesley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Blakesley. For the veterans among your Blakesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakesley lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Blakesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blakesley in 1943 was 26, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakesley 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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