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Elbeck Family History

Elbeck 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: Beck, Fleck, Ellick, Kolbeck, Bobeck, Lembeck, Elbe, Lebeck, Dilbeck

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Where is the Elbeck family from?

You can see how Elbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Elbeck families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elbeck's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbeck 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 Elbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elbeck. 100% of Elbeck 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 760 census records available for the last name Elbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbeck 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Elbeck. 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 97 military records available for the last name Elbeck. For the veterans among your Elbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Elbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elbeck in 1965 was 90, and 101 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbeck 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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