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Elenbarger Family History

Elenbarger Name 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: Ellenberger, Isenbarger, Renbarger, Leinberger, Feltenberger

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Where is the Elenbarger family from?

You can see how Elenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Elenbarger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elenbarger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elenbarger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elenbarger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elenbarger ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elenbarger ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Elenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elenbarger 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elenbarger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Elenbarger. For the veterans among your Elenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elenbarger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Elenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elenbarger in 1972 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

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