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Elinburg Family History

Elinburg 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: Limburg, Linberg, Ellenburg, Lindburg, Oldenburg, Winburn, Weinberg

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Where is the Elinburg family from?

You can see how Elinburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elinburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elinburg family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elinburg's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Elinburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elinburg 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 Elinburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elinburg. 67% of Elinburg men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Elinburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Elinburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elinburg 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elinburg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Elinburg. For the veterans among your Elinburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elinburg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Elinburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elinburg in 1966 was 77, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elinburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elinburg 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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