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Melburn Family History

Melburn 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: Milburn, Welburn, Melbourne, Melberg, Kilburn, Welborn, Wilburn

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Where is the Melburn family from?

You can see how Melburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Melburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Melburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Melburn families living in Yorkshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Melburn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Melburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Melburn 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 Melburn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Melburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Melburn 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Melburn. 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 128 military records available for the last name Melburn. For the veterans among your Melburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Melburn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Melburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Melburn in 1957 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Melburn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Melburn 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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