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Elbode Family History

Elbode 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: Bode, Elrod, Elbe, Elmore, Elbon, Linde, Loge, Boda, Rode, Elton

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Where is the Elbode family from?

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

What did your Elbode ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Elbode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbode 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Elbode. 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 11 military records available for the last name Elbode. For the veterans among your Elbode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbode lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elbode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elbode in 1966 was 70, and 68 in 2004.

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