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Ainsby Family History

Ainsby 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: Kinsey, Minsky, Risby, Lisby, Linsky, Wisby, Dansby, Asby, Bisby

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Where is the Ainsby family from?

You can see how Ainsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainsby family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Ainsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Ainsby families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Ainsby's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Ainsby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ainsby 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 Ainsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ainsby. 100% of Ainsby 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%

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Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Ainsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainsby 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ainsby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ainsby. For the veterans among your Ainsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ainsby lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ainsby

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