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Shisley Family History

Shisley 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: Sisley, Shipley, Shirley, Chisley, Shigley, Shibley, Shiley, Shisler

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Where is the Shisley family from?

You can see how Shisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shisley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Shisley families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shisley's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Shisley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shisley 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 Shisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shisley. 50% of Shisley men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Superintendent
    50%

What Shisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 492 census records available for the last name Shisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shisley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shisley. 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 53 military records available for the last name Shisley. For the veterans among your Shisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shisley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Shisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shisley in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shisley 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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