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Sainsby Family History

Sainsby 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, Dansby, Stensby, Slingsby, Silsby, Shinsky, Saxby, Soulsby

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Where is the Sainsby family from?

You can see how Sainsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sainsby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sainsby families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sainsby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sainsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sainsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Sainsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sainsby 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sainsby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sainsby. For the veterans among your Sainsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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