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Haisley Name Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Hasley .

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


Similar surnames: Hasley, Paisley, Hilley, Haisler, Baisley, Haidle, Hambley, Dailey

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Where is the Haisley family from?

You can see how Haisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haisley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Haisley families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Haisley's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Haisley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haisley. 30% of Haisley men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Haisley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haisley were Truck Driver and Housework. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    30%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Haisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haisley 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Haisley. 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 424 military records available for the last name Haisley. For the veterans among your Haisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haisley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Haisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Haisley in 1957 was 49, and 42 in 2004.

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