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Elborne Family History

Elborne 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: Welborne, Melbourne, Borne, Osborne, Alborn, Welborn, Elmore, Elbon

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Where is the Elborne family from?

You can see how Elborne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elborne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elborne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Elborne families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Elborne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elborne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elborne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elborne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elborne. 100% of Elborne men worked as a Retired and 100% of Elborne 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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elborne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elborne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elborne 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Elborne. 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 49 military records available for the last name Elborne. For the veterans among your Elborne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elborne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Elborne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elborne in 1965 was 58, and 88 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elborne 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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