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Haysley Family History

Haysley 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: Hansley, Haisley, Hasley, Hayley, Hartley, Halley, Hanley, Hawley

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Where is the Haysley family from?

You can see how Haysley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haysley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Haysley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Haysley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Haysley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Haysley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haysley 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 Haysley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haysley. 67% of Haysley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Haysley women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Foundry
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Haysley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Haysley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haysley 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Haysley. 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 136 military records available for the last name Haysley. For the veterans among your Haysley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haysley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Haysley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Haysley in 1964 was 62, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haysley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haysley 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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