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Elber Family History

Elber 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: Felber, Elmer, Eber, Eller, Erber, Elder, Alber, Elbe, Helber, Kelber

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Where is the Elber family from?

You can see how Elber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Elber families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elber 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 Elber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elber. 29% of Elber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elber women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elber 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Elber. 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 475 military records available for the last name Elber. For the veterans among your Elber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elber lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Elber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elber in 1961 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elber 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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