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Elbin Family History

Elbin 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: Albin, Elkin, Ellin, Elgin, Elin, Elbon, Elvin, Sabin, Elton, Melin

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Where is the Elbin family from?

You can see how Elbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elbin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Elbin families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Elbin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbin 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 Elbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elbin. 67% of Elbin men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Elbin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elbin were Laborer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    72%
  • Seamstress
    29%

What Elbin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbin 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Elbin. 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 180 military records available for the last name Elbin. For the veterans among your Elbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elbin in 1957 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbin 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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