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Elbling Family History

Elbling 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: Helbling, Elling, Ebling, Helling, Etling, Welling, Melling, Alling

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Where is the Elbling family from?

You can see how Elbling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Elbling families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Elbling's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Elbling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elbling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elbling. 100% of Elbling women worked as a Ladies Hairdresser. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Hairdresser
    100%
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Elbling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbling 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Elbling. 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 17 military records available for the last name Elbling. For the veterans among your Elbling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbling lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Elbling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Elbling in 1969 was 93, and 80 in 2000.

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