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Origins of the Handby surname

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About the Handbys

We have a total number of 786 records for people with the last name Handby.

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Where do most Handbys live?

In 1921, most Handbys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Handbys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 707 records for the Handby surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Handbys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Handbys.

What are the most common Handby first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Ann

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Handby family members

Common jobs for Handbys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Handbys in 1921
Dressmaker

4

Cotton Weaver

3

Domestic Servant

3

Laundress

3

Living On Own Means

3

Common Male occupations for Handbys in 1921
Carpenter

11

Joiner

10

Agricultural Labourer

9

Tailor

6

Cotton Piecer

3

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