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Painsley Family History

Painsley 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: Paisley, Ainsley, Parsley, Wansley, Insley, Pasley, Ansley, Hansley

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Where is the Painsley family from?

You can see how Painsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Painsley family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Painsley family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Painsley's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Painsley families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Painsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Painsley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Painsley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Painsley. For the veterans among your Painsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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