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Delburn Family History

Delburn 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, Welborn, Wilburn, Redburn, Hepburn, Milburn

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Where is the Delburn family from?

You can see how Delburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Delburn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Delburn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Delburn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Delburn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Delburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Delburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Delburn. 50% of Delburn men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Roofing Contractor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Delburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Delburn 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Delburn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Delburn. For the veterans among your Delburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Delburn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Delburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Delburn in 1974 was 72, and 70 in 1999.

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