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Walsby Family History

Walsby Surname Meaning

see Walesby.

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


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Where is the Walsby family from?

You can see how Walsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walsby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Walsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 66 Walsby families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Walsby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Walsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walsby 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 Walsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Walsby. 50% of Walsby men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Walsby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Walsby were Housekeeper and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

What Walsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Walsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walsby 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Walsby. 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 122 military records available for the last name Walsby. For the veterans among your Walsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walsby lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1984, in the United States, Walsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Walsby in 1983 was 80, and 73 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Walsby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walsby 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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