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Saisley Family History

Saisley 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: Sisley, Paisley, Daisley, Baisley, Haisley, Bailey, Parsley, Wansley

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Where is the Saisley family from?

You can see how Saisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saisley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Saisley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Saisley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Saisley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saisley 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 22 census records available for the last name Saisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saisley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Saisley. 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 Saisley. For the veterans among your Saisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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