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Origins of the Bloy surname

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About the Bloys

We have a total number of 2063 records for people with the last name Bloy.

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Where do most Bloys live?

In 1921, most Bloys lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Bloys

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,790 records for the Bloy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1880.

Who were Bloys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Bloys.

What are the most common Bloy first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Bloys

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

Common Female occupations for Bloys in 1921
House Servant

7

General Servant Domestic

6

Dressmaker

4

Laundress

4

Living On Her Own Means

4

Common Male occupations for Bloys in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

42

Farm Labourer

13

Feltmaker

13

Blacksmith

11

General Labourer

9

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