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Elerbe Family History

Elerbe 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: Ellerbe, Elbe, Ellerby, Klebe, Moerbe, Eleby, Zerbe, Eberle, Ellerbee

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Where is the Elerbe family from?

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

What did your Elerbe ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Elerbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elerbe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Elerbe. 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 21 military records available for the last name Elerbe. For the veterans among your Elerbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elerbe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Elerbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Elerbe in 1967 was 74, and 57 in 1973.

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