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Elsbach Family History

Elsbach 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: Weisbach, Albach, Erbach, Alspach, Gersbach, Ebach, Selbach, Hosbach

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Where is the Elsbach family from?

You can see how Elsbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elsbach family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elsbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Elsbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsbach 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 254 immigration records available for the last name Elsbach. 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 69 military records available for the last name Elsbach. For the veterans among your Elsbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsbach lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Elsbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elsbach in 1961 was 62, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsbach 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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