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Kaisley Family History

Kaisley 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: Paisley, Daisley, Knisley, Baisley, Haisley, Kaiser, Bailey, Parsley

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Where is the Kaisley family from?

You can see how Kaisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaisley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Kaisley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Kaisley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaisley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kaisley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaisley 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 58 census records available for the last name Kaisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaisley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Kaisley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Kaisley. For the veterans among your Kaisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaisley lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kaisley

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