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Shurburne Family History

Shurburne 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: Sherburne, Shelburne, Sherburn, Thorburn, Shadburn, Swinburne

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Where is the Shurburne family from?

You can see how Shurburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurburne family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shurburne families living in New Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shurburne's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Shurburne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurburne 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 164 census records available for the last name Shurburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurburne 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shurburne. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shurburne. For the veterans among your Shurburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurburne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurburne 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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