This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Heisley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heisley Family History

Heisley 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: Hemsley, Hensley, Heasley, Hesley, Yeisley, Heisey, Haisley, Eisley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heisley family from?

You can see how Heisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heisley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Heisley families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Heisley's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Heisley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Heisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heisley. 23% of Heisley men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Heisley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heisley were Salesman and Clerk.

View Census Data for Heisley | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Heisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heisley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heisley

Passenger Lists

There are 153 immigration records available for the last name Heisley. 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.

View all Heisley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 294 military records available for the last name Heisley. For the veterans among your Heisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heisley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heisley family history

Discover More

What is the average Heisley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heisley in 1966 was 61, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heisley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heisley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial