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Sarsby Family History

Sarsby Surname Meaning

see Sowerby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sarsby family from?

You can see how Sarsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sarsby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Sarsby families living in Norfolk. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sarsby's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sarsby families in 1891.
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What did your Sarsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Teamman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sarsby. 100% of Sarsby men worked as a Teamman On Farm and 91% of Sarsby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Teamman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Worker
    10%

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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Sarsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sarsby 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sarsby. 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 43 military records available for the last name Sarsby. For the veterans among your Sarsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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