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Blachly Name Meaning

English: variant of Blatchley .

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


Similar surnames: Baily, Blatchley, Beachem, Bracy, Beachy, Lacey, Bachus, Blakley

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Where is the Blachly family from?

You can see how Blachly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blachly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blachly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Blachly families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blachly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Blachly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blachly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blachly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blachly. 18% of Blachly men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Cutter
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blachly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blachly 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Blachly. 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 341 military records available for the last name Blachly. For the veterans among your Blachly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blachly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Blachly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Blachly in 1964 was 81, and 72 in 2004.

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