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Leusby Family History

Leusby 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: Lusby, Lesky, Busby, Lisby, Lusky, Lauby, Cleasby, Luby, Husby, Nesby

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Where is the Leusby family from?

You can see how Leusby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leusby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Leusby families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Leusby families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Leusby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Leusby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leusby 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 Leusby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Leusby. 100% of Leusby 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 128 census records available for the last name Leusby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leusby 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Leusby. 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 80 military records available for the last name Leusby. For the veterans among your Leusby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leusby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Leusby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Leusby in 1965 was 77, and 63 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Leusby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leusby 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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