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Elban Family History

Elban 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: Elman, Alban, Elbaz, Elbon, Ban, Albany, Albin, Elton, Elson, Elias

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Where is the Elban family from?

You can see how Elban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elban family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elban family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Elban's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elban families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elban 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 52 census records available for the last name Elban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elban 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Elban. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elban. For the veterans among your Elban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elban lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Elban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Elban in 1965 was 54, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elban 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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