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Awburn Family History

Awburn 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: Amburn, Alborn, Asbury, Ashburn, Aborn, Albury, Rayburn, Coburn

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Where is the Awburn family from?

You can see how Awburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Awburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Awburn families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Awburn family living in Northumberland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Awburn's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Awburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Awburn 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 Awburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Awburn. 100% of Awburn 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Awburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Awburn 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Awburn. 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 21 military records available for the last name Awburn. For the veterans among your Awburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Awburn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1988, in the United States, Awburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Awburn in 1974 was 82, and 85 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Awburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Awburn 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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