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Carsley Name Meaning

English (Shropshire): variant of Kearsley .

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


Similar surnames: Carsey, Hasley, Carley, Carnley, Parshley, Artley, Darsey, Curley

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Where is the Carsley family from?

You can see how Carsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Carsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Carsley families living in Quebec. This was about 43% of all the recorded Carsley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Carsley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Carsley. 60% of Carsley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Machinist
    40%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Carsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carsley 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Carsley. 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 588 military records available for the last name Carsley. For the veterans among your Carsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carsley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Carsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Carsley in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

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