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Cliburn Family History

Cliburn Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): habitational name from Cliburn (Westmorland) named from Old English clif ‘slope bank’ + burna ‘stream’.

Alternatively from the rare Middle English personal name Clibern of uncertain origin.

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


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Where is the Cliburn family from?

You can see how Cliburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cliburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cliburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Cliburn families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cliburn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cliburn families in 1891.
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What did your Cliburn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cliburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cliburn 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Cliburn. 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 641 military records available for the last name Cliburn. For the veterans among your Cliburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cliburn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cliburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cliburn in 1951 was 30, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cliburn 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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