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Elbus Family History

Elbus 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: Albus, Elias, Claus, Melhus, Klus, Debus, Elbe, Ellis, Kobus, Erbes

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Where is the Elbus family from?

You can see how Elbus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elbus families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Elbus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Elbus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Elbus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elbus. 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 19 military records available for the last name Elbus. For the veterans among your Elbus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbus lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Elbus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Elbus in 1967 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbus 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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