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Susby Family History

Susby 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: Busby, Lusby, Husby, Sosby, Sully, Pusey, Saxby, Soulsby, Hubby

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Where is the Susby family from?

You can see how Susby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Susby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Susby family living in Leicestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Susby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Susby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susby 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 Susby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Susby. 100% of Susby men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Susby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susby 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Susby. 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 15 military records available for the last name Susby. For the veterans among your Susby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susby 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 Susby

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