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Nasby Name Meaning

English:: habitational name from Naseby in Northamptonshire named with the genitive of the Old English personal name Hnæf + Old English byrig dative case of burh ‘fortified place’. apparently a variant of Nesbitt with loss of -t.

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


Similar surnames: Asby, Clasby, Cosby, Haxby, Saxby, Lusby, Wisby, Gadsby, Busby, Nesby

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You can see how Nasby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nasby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Nasby families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Nasby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nasby families in 1911.
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What did your Nasby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nasby. 100% of Nasby 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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Passenger Lists

There are 175 immigration records available for the last name Nasby. 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 298 military records available for the last name Nasby. For the veterans among your Nasby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nasby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nasby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nasby in 1962 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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