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Oldsby Family History

Oldsby 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: Goldsby, Clasby, Ormsby, Lusby, Gadsby, Oglesby, Lisby, Osby, Olesky

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Where is the Oldsby family from?

You can see how Oldsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oldsby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oldsby families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oldsby's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Oldsby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oldsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Oldsby ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Oldsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oldsby 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Oldsby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Oldsby. For the veterans among your Oldsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oldsby lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Oldsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Oldsby in 1981 was 57, and 82 in 1990.

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