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Origins of the Auburn surname

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About the Auburns

We have a total number of 1257 records for people with the last name Auburn.

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Where do most Auburns live?

In 1921, most Auburns lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Auburns

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 999 records for the Auburn surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.

Who were Auburns most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Auburns.

What are the most common Auburn first names?

  • George
  • John
  • Mary
  • Lauren Louise

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Common jobs for Auburns

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Auburns in 1921
Straw Cutter

6

House Servant

4

Servant

4

Boot Fitter

3

Boot Machinist

3

Common Male occupations for Auburns in 1921
Shoe Maker

14

Farm Labourer

6

Shoe Finisher

6

Boot Finisher

5

Farm Laborer

4

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