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Wisley Family History

Wisley Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Wisely.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wisley family from?

You can see how Wisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Wisley families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Wisley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wisley families in 1891.
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What did your Wisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wisley. 80% of Wisley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Shop Assistant
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Wisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Wisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wisley 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Wisley. 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 582 military records available for the last name Wisley. For the veterans among your Wisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wisley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wisley in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wisley 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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