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Elbourn Family History

Elbourn Surname Meaning

variant of Alban altered under the influence of locative names ending in -bourn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elbourn family from?

You can see how Elbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbourn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Elbourn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Elbourn families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Elbourn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elbourn families in 1891.
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What did your Elbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elbourn. 39% of Elbourn men worked as a Builders Labourer and 83% of Elbourn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elbourn were Carpenter and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    39%
  • General Labourer
    31%
  • Plasterer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Daily Help
    5%
  • Farmer Retired
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Elbourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbourn 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Elbourn. 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 164 military records available for the last name Elbourn. For the veterans among your Elbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbourn lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Elbourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Elbourn in 1958 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbourn 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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