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Laishley Family History

Laishley Name Meaning

see Lashley .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lashley, Pashley, Lapsley, Paisley, Daisley, Ashley, Baisley, Haisley

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Where is the Laishley family from?

You can see how Laishley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Laishley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Laishley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 17 Laishley families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Laishley's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Laishley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Laishley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Laishley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Laishley. 100% of Laishley men worked as a Dentist. .

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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 1940

  • Dentist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Laishley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Laishley 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Laishley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Laishley. For the veterans among your Laishley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Laishley lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Laishley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Laishley in 1975 was 50, and 88 in 2004.

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