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Golbourne Family History

Golbourne 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: Colbourne, Melbourne, Milbourne, Coulbourne, Osbourne, Kilbourne

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Where is the Golbourne family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Golbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golbourne 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Golbourne. 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 32 military records available for the last name Golbourne. For the veterans among your Golbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golbourne lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2004, in the United States, Golbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Golbourne in 1984 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

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