Blakey Family History

Blakey Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Blackay in Lancashire. Alternatively from Blakey (Moor and Topping) in Allerston (North Yorkshire) from Middle English blake howe ‘black mound’.

It is derived from the combination of Old English blæc meaning 'black' and Old Norse haugr meaning 'mound' or 'hill'.

This suggests a geographical feature, possibly related to the landscape in the areas mentioned.

The name reflects the historical linguistic influences in England, particularly in the northern regions.

Overall, it showcases the blend of Anglo-Saxon and Norse heritage in place names.

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

Similar surnames: Blakes, Blake, Blakley, Blakney, Blaker, Batey, Blakely, Lakey, Lavey, Lacey

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5K	Immigration Records
55K	Census and Voter Lists
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Where is the Blakey family from?

You can see how Blakey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blakey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 62 Blakey families living in Ontario. This was about 64% of all the recorded Blakey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blakey families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakey 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 Blakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Blakey. 42% of Blakey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blakey women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Farmer

42%

Butcher

17%

Labourer

13%

Student

13%

Clerk

100%

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Census Record

There are 55K census records available for the last name Blakey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5K immigration records available for the last name Blakey. 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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Military Records

There are 5K military records available for the last name Blakey. For the veterans among your Blakey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Blakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Blakey in 1945 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

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Blakey Surname Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Blackay in Lancashire. Alternatively from Blakey (Moor and Topping) in Allerston (North Yorkshire) from Middle English blake howe ‘black mound’.

It is derived from the combination of Old English blæc meaning 'black' and Old Norse haugr meaning 'mound' or 'hill'.

This suggests a geographical feature, possibly related to the landscape in the areas mentioned.

The name reflects the historical linguistic influences in England, particularly in the northern regions.

Overall, it showcases the blend of Anglo-Saxon and Norse heritage in place names.

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

Where is the Blakey family from?

What did your Blakey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Blakey. 42% of Blakey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Blakey women worked as a Clerk.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

42%

Butcher

17%

Labourer

13%

Student

13%

Clerk

100%

What Blakey family records will you find?

What is the average Blakey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Blakey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Blakey in 1945 was 48, and 72 in 2004.

Blakey Family History

Blakey Surname Meaning

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Blakey Surname Meaning

277,000 record(s) for Blakey

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Where is the Blakey family from?

What did your Blakey ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

Top Female Occupations In 1921

What Blakey family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Blakey lifespan?

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