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Weisley Family History

Weisley 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: Wesley, Yeisley, Weisler, Wrisley, Wensley, Eisley, Weibley, Wisley

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Where is the Weisley family from?

You can see how Weisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weisley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Weisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Weisley family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Weisley's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Weisley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weisley 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 Weisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Weisley. 100% of Weisley women worked as a School Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Weisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Weisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weisley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Weisley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Weisley. For the veterans among your Weisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weisley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1980, in the United States, Weisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Weisley in 1963 was 82, and 95 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weisley 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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