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Elby Family History

Elby Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Alby.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Elby family from?

You can see how Elby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Elby families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Elby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elby families in 1891.
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What did your Elby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elby. 100% of Elby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elby 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Elby. 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 309 military records available for the last name Elby. For the veterans among your Elby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elby lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2002, in the United States, Elby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elby in 1953 was 44, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elby 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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