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Elburn Family History

Elburn 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: Welburn, Kilburn, Alborn, Welborn, Wilburn, Redburn, Hepburn, Embury

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Where is the Elburn family from?

You can see how Elburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Elburn families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Elburn's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Elburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elburn 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 Elburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elburn. 100% of Elburn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elburn 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Elburn. 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 208 military records available for the last name Elburn. For the veterans among your Elburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elburn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Elburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elburn in 1951 was 43, and 38 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elburn 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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