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Blakeny Family History

Blakeny Name 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, Blakeney, Blakey, Blake, Bladen, Blakeway, Blakeley, Blaney

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Where is the Blakeny family from?

You can see how Blakeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blakeny family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Blakeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Blakeny families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blakeny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blakeny families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blakeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blakeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blakeny. 73% of Blakeny men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    73%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blakeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blakeny 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Blakeny. 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 224 military records available for the last name Blakeny. For the veterans among your Blakeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blakeny lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Blakeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blakeny in 1968 was 86, and 97 in 2003.

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