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Coleburne Family History

Coleburne 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: Colburn, Colbourne, Cockburn, Cliburn, Colebank, Coburn, Cogburn

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Where is the Coleburne family from?

You can see how Coleburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coleburne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Coleburne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Coleburne families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Coleburne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Coleburne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Coleburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coleburne 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Coleburne. 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 20 military records available for the last name Coleburne. For the veterans among your Coleburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coleburne lifespan?

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