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Elderbaum Family History

Elderbaum 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: Holderbaum, Fellenbaum, Bierbaum, Elbaum, Derham, Greenbaum, Elder

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Where is the Elderbaum family from?

You can see how Elderbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elderbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elderbaum family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elderbaum's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Elderbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elderbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Elderbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elderbaum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elderbaum. 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 81 military records available for the last name Elderbaum. For the veterans among your Elderbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elderbaum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elderbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elderbaum in 1966 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elderbaum 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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