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Maisly Family History

Maisly Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Massey, Maly, Maison, Maisel, Daisy, Paisley, Daisley, Mally, Masley

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Where is the Maisly family from?

You can see how Maisly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maisly family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Maisly families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Maisly families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Maisly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Maisly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Maisly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maisly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Maisly. 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 4 military records available for the last name Maisly. For the veterans among your Maisly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maisly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maisly ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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