Elbe Surname Meaning & Elbe Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Elbe family from?

You can see how Elbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Elbe families living in Manitoba. This was about 54% of all the recorded Elbe's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Elbe families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbe 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Elbe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7,000 military records available for the last name Elbe. For the veterans among your Elbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elbe in 1957 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

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Elbe Family History