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Elbrink Family History

Elbrink 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: Elfrink, Brink, Elrick, Brick, Albin, Klink, Dobrin, Ellick, Brin

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Where is the Elbrink family from?

You can see how Elbrink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbrink family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbrink families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Elbrink families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elbrink's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elbrink families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Elbrink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbrink 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Elbrink. 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 14 military records available for the last name Elbrink. For the veterans among your Elbrink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbrink lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Elbrink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elbrink in 1981 was 63, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbrink 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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