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Eisley Name Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Eisele .

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


Similar surnames: Easley, Isley, Yeisley, Ensley, Helsley, Hisey, Cilley, Essler

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Where is the Eisley family from?

You can see how Eisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eisley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Eisley families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Eisley's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eisley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eisley. 22% of Eisley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Eisley women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eisley were Machinist and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eisley 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Eisley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 350 military records available for the last name Eisley. For the veterans among your Eisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eisley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eisley in 1955 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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