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Elbright Family History

Elbright 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: Albright, Ebright, Bright, Seabright, Elbrecht, Enright, Weybright

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Where is the Elbright family from?

You can see how Elbright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbright family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Elbright families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Elbright's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Elbright families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbright surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elbright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Upholster were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elbright. 34% of Elbright men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Elbright women worked as an Upholster. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Upholster
    100%
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Elbright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbright 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Elbright. 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 15 military records available for the last name Elbright. For the veterans among your Elbright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbright lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Elbright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elbright in 1973 was 54, and 90 in 2004.

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