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Keburn Family History

Keburn 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: Kern, Kilburn, Redburn, Hepburn, Keirn, Coburn, Keber, Kearn, Newburn

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Where is the Keburn family from?

You can see how Keburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keburn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Keburn families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Keburn families living in Banffshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Keburn's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Keburn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keburn 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 32 census records available for the last name Keburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keburn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Keburn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Keburn. For the veterans among your Keburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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