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Elenbaas Family History

Elenbaas Surname Meaning

Dutch: for the first time used by ancestors on the island Tholen in the province of Zeeland in the first half of the 17th century.

Possibly a shortening of edelen baas ‘noble boss lord’

hence a nickname for someone who behaved as a nobleman.

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


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Where is the Elenbaas family from?

You can see how Elenbaas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elenbaas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elenbaas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Elenbaas families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Elenbaas's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Elenbaas families in 1880.
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What did your Elenbaas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Assistant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elenbaas. 55% of Elenbaas men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Elenbaas women worked as an Office Assistant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elenbaas were Cabinet Maker and Housekeeper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Assistant
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 441 immigration records available for the last name Elenbaas. 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 161 military records available for the last name Elenbaas. For the veterans among your Elenbaas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elenbaas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elenbaas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elenbaas in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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