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![Show Contents]() Blany History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The origins of the ancient name Blany belong to that rich Celtic tradition that comes from Wales. This surname was derived from the Welsh personal name Blethyn. Early Origins of the Blany familyThe surname Blany was first found in Worcestershire, where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Blany familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blany research. Another 147 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1370, 1430, 1523, 1573, 1577, 1595, 1621, 1762, 1770, 1795, 1838, 1884 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Blany History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blany Spelling VariationsAlthough there are not an extremely large number Welsh surnames, there are an inordinately large number of spelling variations of those surnames. This variety of spellings began almost immediately after the acceptance of surnames within Welsh society. As time progressed, these old Brythonic names were eventually were recorded in English. This process was problematic in that many of the highly inflected sounds of the native language of Wales could not be properly captured in English. Some families, however, did decide to modify their own names to indicate a branch loyalty within the family, a religious adherence, or even a patriotic affiliation. The name Blany has seen various spelling variations: Blayney, Blainey, Blaney, Blany, Blaney, Blainay, Blanay, Blaynay, Bleiney and many more. Early Notables of the Blany familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blany Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Blany family to Ireland
Some of the Blany family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 172 words (12 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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The Welsh migration to North America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries contributed greatly to its rapid development. These migrants were in search of land, work, and freedom. Those Welsh families that survived the long ocean journey were critical to the development of new industries and factories, and to the quick settlement of land. They also added to an ever-growing rich cultural heritage. A search of the immigration and passenger lists has shown a number of people bearing the name Blany:
Blany Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Francis Blany, who landed in Virginia in 1654 1
- James Blany, who arrived in Virginia in 1654 1
- Thomas Blany, who landed in America in 1654 1
- John Blany, who landed in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1656 1
- Francis Blany, who settled in Virginia in 1674
Blany Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Elinor Blany, who arrived in New York in 1811
- Eleanor Blany, who landed in New York, NY in 1811 1
- Edward Blany, who arrived in New York in 1823 with wife and two children
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Blany migration to the United States 
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