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Anby Family History

Anby 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: Danby, Canby, Asby, Andy, Aaby, Aney, Abby, Hanby, Abu, An

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Where is the Anby family from?

You can see how Anby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Anby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Anby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Anby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Anby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Anby 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 191 census records available for the last name Anby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anby 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Anby. 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 234 military records available for the last name Anby. For the veterans among your Anby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anby lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Anby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Anby in 1980 was 83, and 63 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Anby 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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