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Elbon Family History

Elbon Name Meaning

English: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Elton, Elson, Eldon, Alton, Belton, Melson, Malbon, Melton, Lyon

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Where is the Elbon family from?

You can see how Elbon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elbon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Elbon families living in West Virginia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Elbon's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Elbon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elbon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elbon. 39% of Elbon men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Elbon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elbon were Farmer and Seamstress. .

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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
    39%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elbon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbon 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Elbon. 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 311 military records available for the last name Elbon. For the veterans among your Elbon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Elbon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elbon in 1965 was 82, and 80 in 2004.

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