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Hansby Family History

Hansby Name 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: Dansby, Hanby, Hanley, Haney, Hans, Hanson, Hasty, Lansky, Hansley

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Where is the Hansby family from?

You can see how Hansby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hansby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hansby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Hansby families living in Middlesex. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hansby's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Hansby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hansby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hansby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hansby. 100% of Hansby men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 938 census records available for the last name Hansby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hansby 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Hansby. 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 45 military records available for the last name Hansby. For the veterans among your Hansby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hansby lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Hansby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hansby in 1967 was 67, and 62 in 1998.

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