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Goburn Family History

Goburn 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: Coburn, Gobert, Gourd, Cobern, Gobin, Toburen, Colburn, Gouin, Goben

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Where is the Goburn family from?

You can see how Goburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Goburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Goburn families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Goburn's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Goburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Goburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Goburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goburn 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 Goburn. 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 Goburn. For the veterans among your Goburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goburn lifespan?

Average Goburn life expectancy in 1974 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Goburn 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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