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Elbourne Family History

Elbourne Surname Meaning

see Elbourn.

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


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Where is the Elbourne family from?

You can see how Elbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Elbourne families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 21% of all the recorded Elbourne's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Elbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elbourne. 34% of Elbourne men worked as a Farm Manager and 74% of Elbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elbourne were Gardener and Time Keeping Clerk.

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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

  • Farm Manager
    34%
  • Scaffolder (heavy Worker)
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Boardinghouse Keeper
    6%
  • House Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Time Keeping Clerk
    4%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Elbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbourne 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Elbourne. 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 411 military records available for the last name Elbourne. For the veterans among your Elbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbourne lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Elbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elbourne in 1970 was 62, and 71 in 2004.

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