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Elfenbaum Family History

Elfenbaum 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: Fellenbaum, Greenbaum, Rosenbaum, Kestenbaum, Apfelbaum, Elenbaas

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Where is the Elfenbaum family from?

You can see how Elfenbaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elfenbaum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elfenbaum family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elfenbaum's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elfenbaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elfenbaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elfenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elfenbaum. 100% of Elfenbaum 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%

What Elfenbaum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Elfenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfenbaum 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Elfenbaum. 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 21 military records available for the last name Elfenbaum. For the veterans among your Elfenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfenbaum lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1984, in the United States, Elfenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Elfenbaum in 1970 was 72, and 90 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elfenbaum 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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