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Nasby Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Naseby in Northamptonshire, named with the genitive of the Old English personal name Hnæf + Old English byrig, dative case of burh ‘fortified place’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Asby, Clasby, Cosby, Haxby, Saxby, Lusby, Wisby, Gadsby, Busby, Nesby

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Nasby Family Origin

Where is the Nasby family from?

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You can see how Nasby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nasby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nasby families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Nasby families living in Ontario. This was about 92% of all the recorded Nasby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nasby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nasby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Nasby Family Occupations

What did your Nasby ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer, Farm Laborer and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Nasby. The most common Nasby occupation in the USA was Farmer. 43% of Nasby's were Farmers. A less common occupation for the Nasby family was Laborer.

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  • Farmer

    43%

  • Farm Laborer

    14%

  • Farming

    14%

  • Laborer

    14%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Nasby ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Nasby Historical Records

What Nasby family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Nasby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nasby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 175 immigration records available for the last name Nasby. 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 Card

There are 298 military records available for the last name Nasby. For the veterans among your Nasby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Nasby Life Expectancy

What is the average Nasby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nasby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Nasby in 1962 was 60, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nasby 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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