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Elsberg Family History

Elsberg 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: Elberg, Helberg, Selberg, Ulberg, Melberg, Loberg, Risberg, Osberg

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Where is the Elsberg family from?

You can see how Elsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Elsberg families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elsberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elsberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsberg. 30% of Elsberg men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Elsberg women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsberg were Farming and Maid. .

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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
    30%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsberg 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 602 immigration records available for the last name Elsberg. 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 128 military records available for the last name Elsberg. For the veterans among your Elsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Elsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elsberg in 1961 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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