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Eastbourne Family History

Eastbourne 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: Eastburn, Washburne, Osbourne, Easton, Hawthorne, Bourne, Melbourne

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Where is the Eastbourne family from?

You can see how Eastbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastbourne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eastbourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Eastbourne families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Eastbourne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eastbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne ancestors do for a living?

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

What Eastbourne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Eastbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastbourne 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Eastbourne. 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 37 military records available for the last name Eastbourne. For the veterans among your Eastbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eastbourne lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Eastbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eastbourne in 1971 was 80, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eastbourne 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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