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Reesby Family History

Reesby Surname Meaning

see Risby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Reesby family from?

You can see how Reesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Reesby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Reesby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Reesby families living in Leicestershire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Reesby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Reesby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Reesby 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 Reesby ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Engineers Fitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Reesby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Reesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Reesby 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Reesby. 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 157 military records available for the last name Reesby. For the veterans among your Reesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Reesby lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Reesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Reesby in 1971 was 72, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Reesby 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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