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Elburn Family History

Elburn Name 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: Welburn, Kilburn, Alborn, Welborn, Wilburn, Redburn, Hepburn, Embury

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Where is the Elburn family from?

You can see how Elburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 31 Elburn families living in Maryland. This was about 91% of all the recorded Elburn's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Elburn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Warterman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elburn. 40% of Elburn men worked as a Warterman and 100% of Elburn women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Warterman
    40%
  • Waterman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elburn 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Elburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 208 military records available for the last name Elburn. For the veterans among your Elburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elburn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Elburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elburn in 1951 was 43, and 38 in 2004.

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