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Colebourn Family History

Colebourn Surname Meaning

see Colbourne.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Colebourn family from?

You can see how Colebourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Colebourn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Colebourn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Colebourn families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Colebourn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Colebourn families in 1891.
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What did your Colebourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Colebourn. 88% of Colebourn 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Dress Designer
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Colebourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Colebourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Colebourn 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Colebourn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Colebourn. For the veterans among your Colebourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Colebourn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Colebourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Colebourn in 1963 was 65, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Colebourn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Colebourn 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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