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Carsley Family History

Carsley Surname Meaning

English (Shropshire): variant of Kearsley.

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


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Where is the Carsley family from?

You can see how Carsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Carsley families living in Northumberland. This was about 23% of all the recorded Carsley's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Carsley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carsley 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 Carsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Carsley. 34% of Carsley men worked as a Retired and 93% of Carsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Carsley were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Retired
    34%
  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Carsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Carsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carsley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carsley. 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 588 military records available for the last name Carsley. For the veterans among your Carsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carsley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Carsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Carsley in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Carsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carsley 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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