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Origins of the Blackney surname

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About the Blackneys

We have a total number of 1261 records for people with the last name Blackney.

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Where do most Blackneys live?

In 1921, most Blackneys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Blackneys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 960 records for the Blackney surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Blackneys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Blackneys.

What are the most common Blackney first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Blackney family members

Common jobs for Blackneys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Blackneys in 1921
Dressmaker

12

Grocer

5

Domestic Servant

4

At Home

3

Dress Maker

3

Common Male occupations for Blackneys in 1921
Copper Miner

12

Blacksmith

11

Farmer

7

Gardener

6

Farrier

4

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