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Philburn Family History

Philburn Surname Meaning

an uncommon variant of Philbin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Philburn family from?

You can see how Philburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Philburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Philburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Philburn families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Philburn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Philburn families in 1891.
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What did your Philburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Philburn. 100% of Philburn 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Philburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Philburn 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Philburn. 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 220 military records available for the last name Philburn. For the veterans among your Philburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Philburn lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Philburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Philburn in 1959 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Philburn 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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