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Wiseley Family History

Wiseley Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Wisely.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wiseley family from?

You can see how Wiseley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wiseley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wiseley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Wiseley families living in Lancashire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Wiseley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wiseley families in 1891.
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What did your Wiseley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wiseley. 31% of Wiseley men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Wiseley women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wiseley were Clerk and Nurse.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Nurse
    16%

What Wiseley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wiseley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wiseley 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Wiseley. 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 624 military records available for the last name Wiseley. For the veterans among your Wiseley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wiseley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Wiseley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wiseley in 1950 was 28, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wiseley 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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