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Welbourne Family History

Welbourne Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire Nottinghamshire and East Yorkshire): variant of Welborn.

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


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Where is the Welbourne family from?

You can see how Welbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welbourne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Welbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Welbourne families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Welbourne's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Welbourne families in 1891.
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What did your Welbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Welbourne. 28% of Welbourne men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Welbourne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Welbourne were Horseman On Farm and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Chauffeur
    19%
  • Newsagent
    19%
  • Horseman On Farm
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Welbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welbourne 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 924 immigration records available for the last name Welbourne. 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 493 military records available for the last name Welbourne. For the veterans among your Welbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Welbourne lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Welbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Welbourne in 1961 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Welbourne 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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