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Blemly Family History

Blemly 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: Lemly, Bierly, Bley, Byerly, Bleil, Lemay, Lemley, Bleile, Bell, Beal

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Where is the Blemly family from?

You can see how Blemly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blemly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blemly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Blemly families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Blemly's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Blemly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blemly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blemly ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Blemly ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Blemly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blemly 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Blemly. 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 17 military records available for the last name Blemly. For the veterans among your Blemly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blemly lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Blemly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Blemly in 1963 was 91, and 78 in 2003.

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