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Shansby Family History

Shansby 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: Shanley, Dansby, Stensby, Slansky, Shinsky, Shandy, Shasky, Hanby

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Where is the Shansby family from?

You can see how Shansby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shansby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Shansby family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shansby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shansby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shansby 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 32 census records available for the last name Shansby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shansby 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shansby. 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 155 military records available for the last name Shansby. For the veterans among your Shansby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shansby lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Shansby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shansby in 1974 was 73, and 100 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shansby 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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