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Elsbernd Family History

Elsbernd Surname Meaning

German: metronymic name meaning ‘Bernd son of Els’ Els here a short form of the personal name Elisabeth (see Elizabeth).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elsbernd family from?

You can see how Elsbernd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsbernd family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsbernd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Elsbernd families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsbernd's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elsbernd families in 1880.
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What did your Elsbernd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsbernd. 62% of Elsbernd men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elsbernd women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Cigar Maker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Elsbernd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Elsbernd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsbernd 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Elsbernd. 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 88 military records available for the last name Elsbernd. For the veterans among your Elsbernd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsbernd lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Elsbernd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Elsbernd in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

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