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Golburne Family History

Golburne 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, Bourne, Melbourne, Osborne, Kilburn, Wilburn

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Where is the Golburne family from?

You can see how Golburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golburne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Golburne families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Golburne's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Golburne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golburne 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 10 census records available for the last name Golburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golburne 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Golburne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Golburne. For the veterans among your Golburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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