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Elb Family History

Elb 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: Ell, Elo, Elbe, Elm, Ely, Eld, Elk, Erb, Els, Eib

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Where is the Elb family from?

You can see how Elb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Elb families living in Channel Islands. This was 100% of all the recorded Elb's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Elb families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elb 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Elb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elb 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Elb. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Elb. For the veterans among your Elb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elb lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Elb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elb in 1967 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elb 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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