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Sousby Family History

Sousby Surname 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: Soulsby, Sorsby, Sosby, Mosby, Sorby, Busby, Lusby, Rousey, Cosby

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Where is the Sousby family from?

You can see how Sousby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sousby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sousby families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sousby's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Sousby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sousby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Sousby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sousby 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sousby. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sousby. For the veterans among your Sousby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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