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Sansby Family History

Sansby Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Saunby with an intrusive -s-.

Compare Gregory de Sandesby 1252 John de Saundeby 1363 in Inquisitiones post Mortem (Upton Notts).

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


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Where is the Sansby family from?

You can see how Sansby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sansby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sansby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Sansby families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sansby's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Sansby families in 1891.
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What did your Sansby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sansby. 90% of Sansby 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
    90%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    11%

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Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Sansby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sansby 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sansby. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sansby. For the veterans among your Sansby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sansby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Sansby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sansby in 1969 was 78, and 69 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sansby 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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