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Elberg Family History

Elberg Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Ölberg ‘olive mountain’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elberg family from?

You can see how Elberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Elberg families living in Cheshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Elberg's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Elberg families in 1891.
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What did your Elberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elberg. 100% of Elberg 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Elberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elberg 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 785 immigration records available for the last name Elberg. 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 215 military records available for the last name Elberg. For the veterans among your Elberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elberg lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Elberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elberg in 1951 was 64, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elberg 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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