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Baisley Family History

Baisley Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of English Bazley or Scottish Paisley. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Baisley family from?

You can see how Baisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Baisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Baisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Baisley families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Baisley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Baisley families in 1911.
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What did your Baisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Baisley. 45% of Baisley men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Baisley women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Baisley were Laborer and 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
    45%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Baisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Baisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Baisley 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 622 immigration records available for the last name Baisley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Baisley. For the veterans among your Baisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Baisley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Baisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Baisley in 1957 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Baisley 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.

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