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Sasby Family History

Sasby 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: Saxby, Nasby, Asby, Sosby, Darby, Say, Sas, Dalby, Mosby, Raby

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Where is the Sasby family from?

You can see how Sasby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sasby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sasby families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Sasby family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sasby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sasby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sasby 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 Sasby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sasby. 100% of Sasby 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sasby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Sasby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sasby 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sasby. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sasby. For the veterans among your Sasby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sasby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Sasby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sasby in 1972 was 85, and 101 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sasby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sasby 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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