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Sadbury Family History

Sadbury 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: Sudbury, Gadbury, Sidbury, Hanbury, Bradbury, Asbury, Banbury

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Where is the Sadbury family from?

You can see how Sadbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sadbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sadbury families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sadbury's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sadbury families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sadbury 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 Sadbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sadbury. 72% of Sadbury men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Sadbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Sadbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadbury 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sadbury. 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 26 military records available for the last name Sadbury. For the veterans among your Sadbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadbury lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1997, in the United States, Sadbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sadbury in 1990 was 93, and 19 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sadbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sadbury 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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