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Elbell Family History

Elbell 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: Elwell, Elbel, Ebell, Bell, Isbell, Ezell, Asbell, Elbe, Lubell

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Where is the Elbell family from?

You can see how Elbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elbell families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Elbell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Elbell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elbell. 100% of Elbell men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Elbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Elbell. 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 42 military records available for the last name Elbell. For the veterans among your Elbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Elbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elbell in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 2004.

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