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Sheasby Family History

Sheasby Surname Meaning

see Shearsby.

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


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Where is the Sheasby family from?

You can see how Sheasby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheasby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheasby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Sheasby families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sheasby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheasby families in 1911.
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What did your Sheasby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sheasby. 72% of Sheasby 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
    72%
  • Labourer
    29%

What Sheasby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sheasby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheasby 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Sheasby. 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 685 military records available for the last name Sheasby. For the veterans among your Sheasby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheasby lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sheasby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sheasby in 1957 was 49, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheasby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheasby 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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