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Elbel Family History

Elbel Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Albrecht.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elbel family from?

You can see how Elbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elbel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elbel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Elbel families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 31% of all the recorded Elbel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elbel families in 1880.
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What did your Elbel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elbel. 34% of Elbel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elbel women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elbel 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Elbel. 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 525 military records available for the last name Elbel. For the veterans among your Elbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elbel lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Elbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Elbel in 1955 was 29, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elbel ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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