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Northbourne Family History

Northbourne 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: Northern, Coulbourne, Osbourne, Colbourne, Fortune, Outhouse

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Where is the Northbourne family from?

You can see how Northbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northbourne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Northbourne family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Northbourne's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Northbourne families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Northbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northbourne 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 Northbourne. 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 2 military records available for the last name Northbourne. For the veterans among your Northbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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