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Lidby Family History

Lidby 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: Lisby, Libby, Liby, Liddy, Lilly, Lieb, Wilby, Kilby, Lady, Kirby

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Where is the Lidby family from?

You can see how Lidby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lidby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Lidby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Lidby families living in Dorset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Lidby's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Lidby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Lidby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lidby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Lidby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Lidby. For the veterans among your Lidby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lidby lifespan?

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