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Elenberg Family History

Elenberg 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: Ellenberg, Lemberg, Levenberg, Enberg, Stenberg, Eisenberg, Linberg

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Where is the Elenberg family from?

You can see how Elenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elenberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Elenberg families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elenberg ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elenberg ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Elenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elenberg 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Elenberg. 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 43 military records available for the last name Elenberg. For the veterans among your Elenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elenberg lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Elenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elenberg in 1948 was 45, and 86 in 2004.

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