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Allanby Family History

Allanby Surname Meaning

see Allenby.

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


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Where is the Allanby family from?

You can see how Allanby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allanby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Allanby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Allanby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Allanby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Allanby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allanby 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 Allanby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Allanby. 80% of Allanby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Tailoress
    20%

What Allanby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Allanby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allanby 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Allanby. 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 73 military records available for the last name Allanby. For the veterans among your Allanby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allanby lifespan?

Average Allanby life expectancy in 1973 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allanby 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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