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Goulbourne Family History

Goulbourne Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): habitational name from Golborne (Lancashire) Golborne David in Handley (Cheshire) or Golborne Bellow in Tattenhall (Cheshire).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goulbourne family from?

You can see how Goulbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Goulbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Goulbourne families living in Lancashire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Goulbourne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goulbourne families in 1891.
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What did your Goulbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goulbourne. 34% of Goulbourne men worked as a Farm Labourer and 80% of Goulbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goulbourne were Gardener and Domestic Servant.

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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 Labourer
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Household Dut
    5%
  • State Registered Nurse
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Goulbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulbourne 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Goulbourne. 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 128 military records available for the last name Goulbourne. For the veterans among your Goulbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulbourne lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Goulbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Goulbourne in 1964 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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