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Guiseley Family History

Guiseley 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: Wiseley, Kniseley, Gulley, Nissley, Gurley, Sisley, Guile, Eisele

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Where is the Guiseley family from?

You can see how Guiseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Guiseley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Guiseley families living in Durham. This was about 58% of all the recorded Guiseley's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Guiseley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Guiseley 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 Guiseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Guiseley. 78% of Guiseley 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
    78%
  • Elementary School Teacher
    23%

What Guiseley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Guiseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Guiseley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Guiseley. 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 15 military records available for the last name Guiseley. For the veterans among your Guiseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Guiseley lifespan?

Average Guiseley life expectancy in 1980 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Guiseley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Guiseley 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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