History of your Surname
Get access to Orsby family records.Start a free trial

Orsby Family History

Orsby Name 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: Ormsby, Sorsby, Osby, Hornby, Orsi, Orso, Mosby, Corby, Raby, Ory

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Orsby family from?

You can see how Orsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Orsby family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Orsby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Orsby families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Orsby's in USA. California had the highest population of Orsby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Orsby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Orsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Orsby. 50% of Orsby men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Orsby women worked as a Farmer. .

View Census Data for Orsby | Data not to scale

*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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Orsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Orsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Orsby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Orsby

Passenger Lists

There are 39 immigration records available for the last name Orsby. 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.

View all Orsby immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Orsby. For the veterans among your Orsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Orsby military records

You've only scratched the surface of Orsby family history

Discover More

What is the average Orsby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Orsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Orsby in 1976 was 81, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Orsby

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Orsby family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Orsby last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial