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Elbs Family History

Elbs 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: Elbe, Ebbs, Els, Ells, Elks, Elms, Melis, Lis, Elias, Elam

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Where is the Elbs family from?

You can see how Elbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elbs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Elbs family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Elbs's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Elbs families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbs 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 Elbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elbs. 100% of Elbs women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Elbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbs 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Elbs. 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 122 military records available for the last name Elbs. For the veterans among your Elbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbs lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Elbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elbs in 1963 was 82, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbs 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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