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Waisley Family History

Waisley 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: Wansley, Paisley, Daisley, Baisley, Wrisley, Haisley, Wasley, Wamsley

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Where is the Waisley family from?

You can see how Waisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waisley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waisley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waisley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waisley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waisley 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 Waisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waisley. 100% of Waisley men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Waisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Waisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waisley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Waisley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Waisley. For the veterans among your Waisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waisley lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Waisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waisley in 1980 was 85, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waisley 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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