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Elenbaum Family History

Elenbaum 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: Elenbaas, Kienbaum, Fellenbaum, Elbaum, Tenenbaum, Berenbaum

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Where is the Elenbaum family from?

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

What did your Elenbaum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elenbaum. 34% of Elenbaum men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Hardware
    34%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Elenbaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elenbaum 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Elenbaum. 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 21 military records available for the last name Elenbaum. For the veterans among your Elenbaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elenbaum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Elenbaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elenbaum in 1966 was 73, and 81 in 2003.

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