Paisley Family History

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Paisley Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: habitational name from a place in Renfrewshire, now a suburb of Glasgow. It is first recorded in 1157 as Passeleth, then in 1158 as Paisleth and in 1163 as Passelet, Passelay; it may be derived from Late Latin basilica ‘church’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Pasley, Daisley, Bailey, Paley, Parsley, Ansley, Lapsley, Haisley

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Paisley Family Origin

Where is the Paisley family from?

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    You can see how Paisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paisley families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Paisley families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Paisley's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paisley families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Paisley Family Occupations

    What did your Paisley ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Paisley family was Farming. Farmer, Laborer and Keeping House were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Paisley. The most common Paisley occupation in the USA was Farmer. 40% of Paisley's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      40%

    • Laborer

      7%

    • Keeping House

      6%

    • Farming

      3%

    Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Paisley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

    Paisley Historical Records

    What Paisley family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paisley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Paisley. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Paisley. For the veterans among your Paisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Paisley Life Expectancy

    What is the average Paisley lifespan?

    Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Paisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Paisley in 1943 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paisley

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paisley 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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