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Coulbourn Family History

Coulbourn Surname Meaning

English: variant of Colburn.

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


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Where is the Coulbourn family from?

You can see how Coulbourn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Coulbourn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Coulbourn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Coulbourn families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Coulbourn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Coulbourn families in 1891.
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What did your Coulbourn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Coulbourn. 31% of Coulbourn men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Coulbourn women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Coulbourn were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Coulbourn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Coulbourn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Coulbourn 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Coulbourn. 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 847 military records available for the last name Coulbourn. For the veterans among your Coulbourn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Coulbourn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Coulbourn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Coulbourn in 1962 was 63, and 69 in 2003.

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