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Summersby Family History

Summersby Surname Meaning

From Somersby (Lincs), which is recorded as Sumerdebi in about 1155, Somerby (Lincs) is recorded as Summerledeby in the 12th century and Someresby in 1428. Alternatively, Somerby (Leics) is recorded as Sumerlidebie in 1086.

The place-names probably all derive from the Old Scandinavian personal name Sumarliði combined with the Old Scandinavian bȳ, meaning ‘farmstead village’.

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


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You can see how Summersby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Summersby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Summersby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Summersby families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Summersby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Summersby families in 1891.
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What did your Summersby 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 Summersby. 50% of Summersby men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Summersby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Summersby were Wood Machinist and Incapacitated.

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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
    50%
  • Wood Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 245 military records available for the last name Summersby. For the veterans among your Summersby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Summersby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Summersby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Summersby in 1965 was 78, and 92 in 1985.

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