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Elenback Family History

Elenback 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: Elenbaas, Lembeck, Feeback, Lebeck, Zelenak, Lennick, Eisenbach

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Where is the Elenback family from?

You can see how Elenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elenback family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Elenback families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Elenback's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elenback surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elenback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Odd Jobs was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elenback. 100% of Elenback men worked as an Odd Jobs.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Odd Jobs
    100%

What Elenback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Elenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elenback 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elenback. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elenback. For the veterans among your Elenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elenback lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Elenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elenback in 1981 was 27, and 73 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elenback 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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