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Resby Family History

Resby 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: Presby, Risby, Nesby, Wesby, Rey, Westby, Cressy, Remy, Mosby, Espy

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Where is the Resby family from?

You can see how Resby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Resby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Resby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Resby families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Resby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Resby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Resby 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 Resby ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Resby. 100% of Resby men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Son
    100%

What Resby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Resby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Resby 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Resby. 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 25 military records available for the last name Resby. For the veterans among your Resby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Resby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Resby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Resby in 1965 was 54, and 62 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Resby 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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