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Walesby Family History

Walesby Surname Meaning

From either of two places called Walesby (Lincs Notts), both of which are recorded as Walesbi in 1086.

The place-names derive from the Old Scandinavian personal name Valr + Old Scandinavian bý ‘farmstead village’.

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


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Where is the Walesby family from?

You can see how Walesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walesby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Walesby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Walesby families living in Suffolk. This was about 38% of all the recorded Walesby's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Walesby families in 1891.
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What did your Walesby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Walesby. 100% of Walesby 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Walesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walesby 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Walesby. 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 42 military records available for the last name Walesby. For the veterans among your Walesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walesby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Walesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Walesby in 1964 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walesby 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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