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Allaby Family History

Allaby Surname Meaning

The reduced form of Allenby includes names like Thomas Allenby from 1687, Aimie Allanby from 1698, Elizabeth Allamby from 1751, and William Allaby from 1754, all documented in IGI (Owston, Lincs).

Additionally, there might be a connection with Robte. Allerby, born in 1600, as well as Wm. Allensbye, who was documented in 1596, both noted in IGI (Gedney, Lincs).

Alternatively, Ellerby is considered as a variant. For example, Alice Ellerby from 1636 and Mary Allerby from 1759 are also recorded in IGI (Sibsey, Lincs).

These comparisons highlight the different forms and variants of the surname that have appeared over the centuries in various locations within Lincolnshire.

By analyzing these names and their respective records, we can trace the lineage and variations of the Allenby and Ellerby surnames throughout history.

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


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You can see how Allaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allaby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Allaby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Allaby families living in Cheshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Allaby's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Allaby families in 1891.
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What did your Allaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Omnibus Driver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Allaby. 100% of Allaby men worked as an Omnibus Driver and 100% of Allaby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Omnibus Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 220 immigration records available for the last name Allaby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Allaby. For the veterans among your Allaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allaby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Allaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Allaby in 1962 was 79, and 73 in 2003.

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