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Elbthal Family History

Elbthal 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: Feltham, Latham, Eastham, Elstad, Thal, Bernthal, Elbaz, Elbel

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Where is the Elbthal family from?

You can see how Elbthal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbthal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbthal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Elbthal families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elbthal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elbthal families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Elbthal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbthal 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Elbthal. 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 military records available for the last name Elbthal. For the veterans among your Elbthal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbthal lifespan?

Average Elbthal life expectancy in 1986 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbthal 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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