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Raburn Family History

Raburn Surname Meaning

Scottish (Durham): variant of Rayburn. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raburn family from?

You can see how Raburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Raburn families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Raburn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Raburn families in 1891.
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What did your Raburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raburn. 38% of Raburn men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Raburn women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raburn were Farm Laborer and Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Farming
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Raburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raburn 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Raburn. 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 967 military records available for the last name Raburn. For the veterans among your Raburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raburn lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Raburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Raburn in 1953 was 49, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raburn 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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