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Coleburn Family History

Coleburn 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: Colburn, Cockburn, Cliburn, Coburn, Cogburn, Clyburn, Colborn

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Where is the Coleburn family from?

You can see how Coleburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coleburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Coleburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 46 Coleburn families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Coleburn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coleburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Coleburn 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 Coleburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Platelayer Railway and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Coleburn. 100% of Coleburn men worked as a Platelayer Railway and 100% of Coleburn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Platelayer Railway
    100%

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 Coleburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coleburn 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Coleburn. 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 447 military records available for the last name Coleburn. For the veterans among your Coleburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coleburn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Coleburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Coleburn in 1964 was 73, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Coleburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Coleburn 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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