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Tasby Family History

Tasby Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tasby family from?

You can see how Tasby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tasby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tasby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Tasby families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tasby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tasby families in 1891.
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What did your Tasby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tasby. 55% of Tasby men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Tasby women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tasby were Farm Laborer and Laundress.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%

What Tasby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Tasby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tasby 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tasby. 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 69 military records available for the last name Tasby. For the veterans among your Tasby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tasby lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Tasby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tasby in 1961 was 68, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tasby 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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