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Feisley Family History

Feisley 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: Yeisley, Eisley, Hemsley, Hensley, Sisley, Finley, Heasley, Meisler

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Where is the Feisley family from?

You can see how Feisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feisley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Feisley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 2 Feisley families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Feisley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Feisley families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feisley 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 Feisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feisley. 100% of Feisley men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Feisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Feisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feisley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Feisley. 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 34 military records available for the last name Feisley. For the veterans among your Feisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feisley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Feisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Feisley in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feisley 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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