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Sexby Family History

Sexby Surname Meaning

see Saxby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sexby family from?

You can see how Sexby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sexby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sexby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sexby families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sexby's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sexby families in 1891.
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What did your Sexby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sexby. 75% of Sexby 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
    75%
  • House Duties
    25%

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Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Sexby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sexby 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sexby. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sexby. For the veterans among your Sexby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sexby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sexby 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sexby

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