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Rusby Family History

Rusby Surname Meaning

Perhaps a variant of Risby (from the Suffolk or ER Yorks place-names). Compare Thomas Rusby 1562, Thome Risby 1588 in IGI (Glemsford, Suffolk); Rachel Rusby 1790, Susannah Risby 1799 in IGI (Thorne, WR Yorks).

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


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Where is the Rusby family from?

You can see how Rusby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rusby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rusby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 266 Rusby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Rusby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rusby families in 1891.
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What did your Rusby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rusby. 34% of Rusby men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Rusby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rusby were Iron Foundry Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Coal Hewer
    14%
  • Iron Foundry Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Rusby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rusby 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 476 immigration records available for the last name Rusby. 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 597 military records available for the last name Rusby. For the veterans among your Rusby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rusby lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rusby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rusby in 1955 was 51, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rusby 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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