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Elsbecker Family History

Elsbecker 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: Weisbecker, Neubecker, Flecker, Becker, Keesecker, Specker, Blecker

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Where is the Elsbecker family from?

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

What did your Elsbecker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elsbecker. 100% of Elsbecker men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Elsbecker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Elsbecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsbecker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elsbecker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elsbecker. For the veterans among your Elsbecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsbecker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Elsbecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Elsbecker in 1965 was 60, and 18 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsbecker 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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