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Elaby Family History

Elaby 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: Slaby, Eleby, Elam, Raby, Lacy, Eland, Lay, Lady, Slay, Lary

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Where is the Elaby family from?

You can see how Elaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elaby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elaby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Elaby family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elaby's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Elaby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elaby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elaby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elaby. 100% of Elaby men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Elaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elaby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elaby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Elaby. For the veterans among your Elaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elaby lifespan?

Average Elaby life expectancy in 1996 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elaby 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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