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Elenberg Family History

Elenberg 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: Ellenberg, Lemberg, Levenberg, Enberg, Stenberg, Eisenberg, Linberg

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Where is the Elenberg family from?

You can see how Elenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Elenberg families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elenberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elenberg families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Elenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elenberg 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Elenberg. 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 43 military records available for the last name Elenberg. For the veterans among your Elenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elenberg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Elenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elenberg in 1948 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elenberg 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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