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Elbinger Family History

Elbinger 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: Ebinger, Ellinger, Elsinger, Slinger, Clinger, Selinger, Binger

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Where is the Elbinger family from?

You can see how Elbinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elbinger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elbinger family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elbinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elbinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbinger 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 Elbinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elbinger. 72% of Elbinger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Die Maker
    29%

What Elbinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Elbinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbinger 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Elbinger. 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 197 military records available for the last name Elbinger. For the veterans among your Elbinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbinger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elbinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elbinger in 1966 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elbinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbinger 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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