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Auburn Family History

Auburn Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Aubourn in Lincolnshire or Auburn in East Yorkshire.

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


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Where is the Auburn family from?

You can see how Auburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Auburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Auburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Auburn families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Auburn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Auburn families in 1891.
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What did your Auburn 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 Auburn. 19% of Auburn men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Auburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Auburn were Gen Labourer and Home 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
    19%
  • Lorry Driver
    19%
  • Wood Machinist
    13%
  • Gen Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Home Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Auburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Auburn 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 701 immigration records available for the last name Auburn. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Auburn. For the veterans among your Auburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Auburn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Auburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Auburn in 1963 was 58, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Auburn 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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