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Blackley Name Meaning

Scottish: possibly a variant of Blacklaw . English: variant of Blakeley .

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


Similar surnames: Bleckley, Blakley, Bleakley, Blackney, Brickley, Blakeley, Kleckley

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Where is the Blackley family from?

You can see how Blackley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blackley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Blackley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 8 Blackley families living in North Carolina. This was about 23% of all the recorded Blackley's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Blackley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blackley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blackley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blackley. 19% of Blackley men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Blackley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blackley were Manager 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    6%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Cook
    10%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Blackley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blackley 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Blackley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Blackley. For the veterans among your Blackley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blackley lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Blackley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Blackley in 1953 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

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