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Alburn Family History

Alburn Surname 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: Alborn, Albury, Amburn, Walburn, Albert, Walburg, Albin, Kilburn

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Where is the Alburn family from?

You can see how Alburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Alburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Alburn families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Alburn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Alburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Alburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Alburn. 100% of Alburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Alburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alburn 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Alburn. 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 170 military records available for the last name Alburn. For the veterans among your Alburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alburn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Alburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Alburn in 1964 was 79, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alburn 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.

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