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Blatchly Family History

Blatchly 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: Blatchley, Blachly, Blakely, Blacher, Bratcher, Beachy, Beachley

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Where is the Blatchly family from?

You can see how Blatchly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blatchly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Blatchly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Blatchly families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Blatchly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Blatchly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blatchly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blatchly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blatchly. 100% of Blatchly 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Blatchly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blatchly 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Blatchly. 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 165 military records available for the last name Blatchly. For the veterans among your Blatchly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blatchly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Blatchly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Blatchly in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2002.

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