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Origins of the Bleakley surname

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Where do most Bleakleys live?

In 1921, most Bleakleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Bleakleys

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We have 5,340 records for the Bleakley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.

Who were Bleakleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Bleakley first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Bleakleys

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

Common Female occupations for Bleakleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

94

Cotton Winder

45

Dressmaker

17

Weaver Cotton

13

Housekeeper

12

Common Male occupations for Bleakleys in 1921
Coal Miner

42

Cotton Weaver

23

Carter

17

Cotton Spinner

15

Iron Moulder

12

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