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Elberfield Family History

Elberfield 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: Berfield, Edenfield, Overfield, Barfield, Belfield, Burfield

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Where is the Elberfield family from?

You can see how Elberfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elberfield family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elberfield family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elberfield's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Elberfield families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elberfield 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 53 census records available for the last name Elberfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elberfield 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Elberfield. 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 19 military records available for the last name Elberfield. For the veterans among your Elberfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elberfield lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1974, in the United States, Elberfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Elberfield in 1966 was 83, and 61 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elberfield 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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