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Elinberg Family History

Elinberg 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: Linberg, Weinberg, Ellenberg, Winberg, Enberg, Kleinberg, Grinberg

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Where is the Elinberg family from?

You can see how Elinberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elinberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elinberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Elinberg families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elinberg's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Elinberg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Elinberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elinberg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Elinberg. 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 5 military records available for the last name Elinberg. For the veterans among your Elinberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elinberg lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Elinberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elinberg in 1984 was 64, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elinberg 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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