Bleakley Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Bleakley Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Bleakley family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 21
Bleacher 10
Weaver 9
Independent 5
Flaxspinner 3
Sawyer 2
Carpenter 2
Coal Miner 2
Collier 2
Confectioner 2
Female Servant 2
Joiner 2
Journeyman Joiner 2
Mechanic 2
Raiser 2
Farmer 1
Painter 1
Ag Labourer 1
Beer Seller 1
Book Keeper 1
Chemist Apprentice 1
Clerk 1
Cotton Grinder 1
Gunners & Drivers 1
Merchant 1

Bleakley Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Blakeley 75% 8,119
2 Bleakley 100% 3,413
3 Blakely 63% 1,819
4 Blakley 88% 1,701
5 Bleackley 89% 670
6 Bulkeley 50% 406
7 Bulkley 63% 311

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The surname Bleakley is the 2nd most popular variant of Blakeley.

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