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Stayburn Family History

Stayburn Surname 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: Rayburn, Shadburn, Stanbury, Clayburn, Sanburn, Seaburn, Laybourn

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Where is the Stayburn family from?

You can see how Stayburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stayburn family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Stayburn families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Stayburn's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Stayburn families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stayburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Stayburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stayburn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Stayburn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Stayburn. For the veterans among your Stayburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stayburn lifespan?

Average Stayburn life expectancy in 1982 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stayburn 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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