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Shakesby Family History

Shakesby Surname Meaning

see Saxby (2).

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


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Where is the Shakesby family from?

You can see how Shakesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakesby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Shakesby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shakesby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shakesby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakesby 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 Shakesby 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 Shakesby. 100% of Shakesby men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Shakesby 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shakesby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Shakesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakesby 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Shakesby. 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 72 military records available for the last name Shakesby. For the veterans among your Shakesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakesby lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2002, in the United States, Shakesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shakesby in 1997 was 77, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakesby 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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