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Masby Family History

Masby 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: Mosby, Nasby, Asby, Magby, Mawby, May, Darby, Masse, Maser, Saxby

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Where is the Masby family from?

You can see how Masby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Masby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Masby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Masby family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Masby's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Masby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Masby 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 Masby ancestors do for a living?

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

What Masby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Masby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Masby 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Masby. 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 55 military records available for the last name Masby. For the veterans among your Masby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Masby lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Masby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Masby in 1992 was 64, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Masby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Masby 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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