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Wellburn Family History

Wellburn Surname Meaning

see Welbourn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wellburn family from?

You can see how Wellburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wellburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wellburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Wellburn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Wellburn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wellburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wellburn 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 Wellburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wellburn. 63% of Wellburn men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Wellburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wellburn were General Farming and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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

  • Farmer
    63%
  • General Farming
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Household Duties
    7%
  • Asst Cook (cefe)
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wellburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wellburn 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Wellburn. 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 266 military records available for the last name Wellburn. For the veterans among your Wellburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wellburn lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2002, in the United States, Wellburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wellburn in 1984 was 75, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wellburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wellburn 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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