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Origins of the Blomley surname

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Where do most Blomleys live?

In 1921, most Blomleys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Blomleys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 2,790 records for the Blomley surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Blomleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Blomley first names?

  • James
  • John
  • Mary
  • Sarah

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Common jobs for Blomleys

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

Common Female occupations for Blomleys in 1921
Cotton Weaver

50

Laundress

10

House Keeper

9

Cotton Operative

8

Weaver Cotton

8

Common Male occupations for Blomleys in 1921
Bricklayer

18

Cotton Weaver

12

Joiner

12

Cotton Spinner

10

Carter

9

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