Origins of the Blakesley surname
About the Blakesleys
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Interesting facts about Blakesley
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Blakesley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
Who were Blakesleys most likely to marry?
Blakeslee Or Blackslee Or Blakesley Or Blackeslee Or Blakslee Or Blakeslee Or Blalssle Or Blackleys
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Blakeslee Or Blackle Or Blackly Or Blacksle Or Blackslee Or Blacksley Or Blacksly Or Blakesley Or Blakesly Or Blakly Or Blakslee Or Blaksley Or Baxleys
Our tell us which families married Blakesleys.
What are the most common Blakesley first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Blakesleys
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Blakesleys in 1921
Living On Own Means
11
Dressmaker
8
Servant
8
Charwoman
7
Dress Maker
7
Common male occupations for Blakesleys in 1921
Currier
20
Coal Miner
11
Coal Miner Hewer
8
General Labourer
8
Turner
8
