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Paysley Family History

Paysley 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: Parsley, Pasley, Paisley, Paley, Pashley, Wansley, Ansley, Hansley

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Where is the Paysley family from?

You can see how Paysley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paysley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Paysley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Paysley families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Paysley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paysley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Paysley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paysley 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 Paysley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Paysley. For the veterans among your Paysley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paysley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paysley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paysley

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