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Sarby Family History

Sarby 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: Darby, Saxby, Carby, Sorby, Sarpy, Barby, Sparby, Tarby, Say, Carey

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Where is the Sarby family from?

You can see how Sarby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sarby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sarby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sarby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sarby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sarby 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 Sarby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sarby. 100% of Sarby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sarby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Sarby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarby 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Sarby. 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 44 military records available for the last name Sarby. For the veterans among your Sarby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sarby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Sarby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sarby in 1970 was 87, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sarby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sarby 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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