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Ainsbury Family History

Ainsbury 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: Sainsbury, Kingsbury, Asbury, Ginsburg, Amesbury, Alsbury, Hansbury

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Where is the Ainsbury family from?

You can see how Ainsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainsbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Ainsbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Ainsbury families living in Worcestershire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ainsbury's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Ainsbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ainsbury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ainsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ainsbury. 50% of Ainsbury men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Ainsbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ainsbury were Insurance Broker and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Insurance Broker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    8%

What Ainsbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ainsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainsbury 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Ainsbury. 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 86 military records available for the last name Ainsbury. For the veterans among your Ainsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ainsbury lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Ainsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ainsbury in 1967 was 69, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ainsbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ainsbury 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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