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Husby Family History

Husby Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named especially in central Norway (see Huseby).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Husby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Husby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Husby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Husby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Husby families in 1891.
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What did your Husby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Husby. 100% of Husby 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Husby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husby 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Husby. 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 566 military records available for the last name Husby. For the veterans among your Husby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Husby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Husby in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Husby 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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