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Elbreg Family History

Elbreg 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: Elbe, Elberg, Elbel, Elsbree, Embrey, Embree, Eldred, Clare, Felber

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Where is the Elbreg family from?

You can see how Elbreg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbreg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbreg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Elbreg families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elbreg's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Elbreg families in 1880.
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What did your Elbreg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Elbreg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbreg 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elbreg. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elbreg. For the veterans among your Elbreg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbreg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Elbreg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elbreg in 1974 was 68, and 87 in 1994.

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