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Goulburn Family History

Goulburn 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: Colburn, Coulbourn, Kilburn, Cockburn, Woodburn, Wilburn, Golberg

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Where is the Goulburn family from?

You can see how Goulburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goulburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Goulburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Goulburn families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Goulburn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goulburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goulburn 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 Goulburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goulburn. 100% of Goulburn men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Goulburn 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Goulburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Goulburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goulburn 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Goulburn. 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 54 military records available for the last name Goulburn. For the veterans among your Goulburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goulburn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1993, in the United States, Goulburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Goulburn in 1967 was 91, and 90 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goulburn 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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