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Blakly Family History

Blakly 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, Blakley, Blakey, Blake, Lally, Bakley, Blakeley, Blaney

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Where is the Blakly family from?

You can see how Blakly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blakly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 22 Blakly families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Blakly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blakly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakly 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 Blakly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blakly. 29% of Blakly men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Blakly women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blakly were Auto Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Auto Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Blakly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blakly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakly 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Blakly. 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 177 military records available for the last name Blakly. For the veterans among your Blakly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakly lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Blakly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Blakly in 1971 was 61, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Blakly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Blakly 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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