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Peisley Family History

Peisley Surname Meaning

see Peasley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Peisley family from?

You can see how Peisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peisley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Peisley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Peisley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Peisley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Peisley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Timber Feller heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peisley. 100% of Peisley men worked as a Timber Feller heavy Worker and 100% of Peisley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Timber Feller heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Peisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peisley 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Peisley. 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 137 military records available for the last name Peisley. For the veterans among your Peisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peisley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Peisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Peisley in 1976 was 87, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peisley 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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