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Isby Name Meaning

Swedish: probably a habitational name from the placename Isby.

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


Similar surnames: Risby, Irby, Lisby, Wisby, Asby, Bisby, Osby, Say, Wilby, Mosby

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Where is the Isby family from?

You can see how Isby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Isby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Isby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Isby families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Isby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Isby families in 1891.
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What did your Isby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Isby. 53% of Isby men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Isby women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Isby were Proprietor and Seamstress. .

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Isby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Isby 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Isby. 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 130 military records available for the last name Isby. For the veterans among your Isby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Isby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Isby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Isby in 1962 was 36, and 83 in 2004.

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