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Allburn Family History

Allburn 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: Kilburn, Alborn, Ashburn, Ahlborn, Alsbury, Wilburn, Albury, Milburn

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Where is the Allburn family from?

You can see how Allburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Allburn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Allburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Allburn families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Allburn's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Allburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Allburn 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 Allburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Allburn. 100% of Allburn men worked as a Florist and 100% of Allburn women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Florist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Allburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Allburn 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Allburn. 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 90 military records available for the last name Allburn. For the veterans among your Allburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Allburn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Allburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Allburn in 1962 was 82, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Allburn 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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