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Hersby Family History

Hersby 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: Hersey, Hornby, Hornsby, Hershey, Kersey, Thursby, Hersch, Horsey

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Where is the Hersby family from?

You can see how Hersby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hersby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hersby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hersby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Hersby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hersby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hersby 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 63 census records available for the last name Hersby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hersby 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hersby. 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 8 military records available for the last name Hersby. For the veterans among your Hersby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hersby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Hersby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hersby in 1969 was 74, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hersby 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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