Origins of the Blackey surname
About the Blackeys
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Interesting facts about Blackey
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Blackey surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Blackeys most likely to marry?
Blatchley Or Blackchley Or Blackey Or Blackley Or Blackly Or Blatchly Or Blatogley Or Blackslees
Our tell us which families married Blackeys.
What are the most common Blackey first names?
John
William
Mary
Jane
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Common jobs for Blackeys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Blackeys in 1921
Worsted Spinner
5
Servant
4
Wife
4
F S
3
House Servant
3
Common male occupations for Blackeys in 1921
Coal Miner
9
Worsted Spinner
7
Lead Miner
5
Mariner
5
Plasterer
5
