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Northby Family History

Northby 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: Northey, North, Worthy, Norby, Northway, Boothby, Nordby, Northam

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Where is the Northby family from?

You can see how Northby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Northby family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Northby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Northby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northby 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 390 census records available for the last name Northby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northby 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Northby. 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 Northby. For the veterans among your Northby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Northby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Northby in 1970 was 76, and 100 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northby 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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