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Elbing Family History

Elbing 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: Elting, Elling, Elsing, Ebbing, Helbing, Ling, Albin, Bing, Helling

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Where is the Elbing family from?

You can see how Elbing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Elbing families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elbing's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Elbing families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbing 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 Elbing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elbing. 100% of Elbing men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

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Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Elbing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbing 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Elbing. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elbing. For the veterans among your Elbing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbing lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Elbing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elbing in 1966 was 71, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbing 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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