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Kersby Family History

Kersby 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: Kersey, Kerby, Kelsey, Kirby, Nerby, Kerley, Sorsby, Nesby, Kersch

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Where is the Kersby family from?

You can see how Kersby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kersby family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Kersby families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kersby's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kersby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kersby 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 Kersby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kersby. 100% of Kersby 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 Kersby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kersby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kersby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kersby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kersby. For the veterans among your Kersby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kersby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kersby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kersby

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