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Origins of the Blakesly surname

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About the Blakeslys

We have a total number of 243 records for people with the last name Blakesly.

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Where do most Blakeslys live?

In 1921, most Blakeslys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Blakeslys

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We have 214 records for the Blakesly surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Blakeslys most likely to marry?

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

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Blakeslee Or Blackley Or Blackly Or Blacksle Or Blackslee Or Blacksley Or Blacksly Or Blakesley Or Blakesly Or Blakly Or Blakslee Or Blaksley Or Baxleys

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What are the most common Blakesly first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Blakeslys

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

Common Female occupations for Blakeslys in 1921
At Home

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Assists At Home

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Carpenters Wife

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Coal Miner Wife

1

Colliery Labourer

1

Common Male occupations for Blakeslys in 1921
Coal Miner

3

Farm Labourer

3

Painter

3

At Home

2

Carman

2

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