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Casburn Family History

Casburn Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Casbolt (see Casebolt).

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


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Where is the Casburn family from?

You can see how Casburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Casburn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 22 Casburn families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Casburn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Casburn families in 1911.
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What did your Casburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Casburn. 50% of Casburn men worked as a Carpenter and 90% of Casburn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Casburn were Bricklayer and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Casburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casburn 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Casburn. 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 161 military records available for the last name Casburn. For the veterans among your Casburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casburn lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Casburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Casburn in 1960 was 51, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casburn 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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