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Blomeley Name Meaning

unexplained; possibly an altered form of the Plumley originating in Cheshire or Derbys.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Bromley, Blakeley, Lovely, Blakely, Bodley, Bloemer, Blakeney, Bowley

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Where is the Blomeley family from?

You can see how Blomeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blomeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Blomeley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Blomeley families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Blomeley's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Blomeley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Blomeley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Blomeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Blomeley. 60% of Blomeley men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    60%
  • Meat Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Blomeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Blomeley 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Blomeley. 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 274 military records available for the last name Blomeley. For the veterans among your Blomeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blomeley lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Blomeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Blomeley in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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