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Yisley Family History

Yisley 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, Risley, Yeisley, Isley, Eisley, Nisley, Wisley, Mosley

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Where is the Yisley family from?

You can see how Yisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yisley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Yisley families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Yisley family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Yisley's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Yisley families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Yisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yisley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Yisley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Yisley. For the veterans among your Yisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yisley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yisley 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 Yisley

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