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Husby Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of numerous farmsteads so named especially in central Norway (see Huseby ).

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


Similar surnames: Huseby, Hubby, Busby, Lusby, Thursby, Huso, Lisby, Hussey, Hemby

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Where is the Husby family from?

You can see how Husby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Husby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Husby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 34 Husby families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Husby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Husby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Husby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Husby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Husby. 26% of Husby men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Husby women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Husby were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Fisherman
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Husby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Husby 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Husby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 566 military records available for the last name Husby. For the veterans among your Husby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Husby lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Husby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Husby in 1960 was 51, and 75 in 2004.

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