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Elfenbeim Family History

Elfenbeim 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: Elfenbein, Ellenberg, Eisenbeis, Ellender, Oppenheim, Eisenberg

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Elfenbeim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elfenbeim 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Elfenbeim. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Elfenbeim. For the veterans among your Elfenbeim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elfenbeim lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Elfenbeim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Elfenbeim in 1968 was 65, and 69 in 1983.

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