Sanby Family History

Sanby Surname Meaning

see Saunby.

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

Similar surnames: Saxby, Sandy, Danby, Canby, Santy, Hanby, Darby, Sang, Say, Sand

5,000 record(s) for Sanby

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
118	Military Records
309	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Where is the Sanby family from?

You can see how Sanby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sanby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sanby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Sanby families living in Minnesota. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sanby's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sanby families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sanby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sanby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sanby.

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 1940

Teacher

100%

What Sanby family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Sanby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sanby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 309 immigration records available for the last name Sanby. 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.

Military Records

There are 118 military records available for the last name Sanby. For the veterans among your Sanby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Sanby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1972, in the United States, Sanby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sanby in 1962 was 73, and 81 in 1972.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sanby 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.