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Lusby Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Lusby in Lincolnshire named in Old Norse as ‘Lútr's farmstead or settlement’ from the Old Norse personal name Lútr (also a nickname meaning ‘stooping’) + býr ‘farmstead settlement’.

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


Similar surnames: Busby, Gunby, Wisby, Lisby, Cosby, Furby, Hubby, Mosby, Huseby, Nasby

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Where is the Lusby family from?

You can see how Lusby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lusby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lusby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 46 Lusby families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 74% of all the recorded Lusby's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Lusby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lusby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lusby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Lusby. 100% of Lusby men worked as a 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Lusby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lusby 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 959 immigration records available for the last name Lusby. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Lusby. For the veterans among your Lusby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lusby lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Lusby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Lusby in 1942 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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