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Caisley Family History

Caisley Surname Meaning

Probably from Kearsley in Stamfordham (Northumb) recorded as Careslawe 1454 in Inquisitiones post Mortem

and therefore probably a variant of Kearsley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Caisley family from?

You can see how Caisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caisley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 74 Caisley families living in Northumberland. This was about 59% of all the recorded Caisley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Caisley families in 1891.
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What did your Caisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caisley. 34% of Caisley men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Caisley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caisley were Wood Machinist and Household Duties Unpaid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Wood Machinist
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 494 immigration records available for the last name Caisley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Caisley. For the veterans among your Caisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caisley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Caisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Caisley in 1968 was 61, and 88 in 2000.

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