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Elba Family History

Elba 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: Alba, Elbe, Elia, Elbaz, Elza, Ela, Kaba, Baba, Ba, Elias

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Where is the Elba family from?

You can see how Elba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Elba families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elba's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elba. 100% of Elba 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Elba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elba 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Elba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 73 military records available for the last name Elba. For the veterans among your Elba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elba lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Elba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elba in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 1995.

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