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Elberson Family History

Elberson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Elbersen: patronymic from the personal name Elbert composed with -sen ‘son’.

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


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Where is the Elberson family from?

You can see how Elberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Elberson families living in New Jersey. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elberson's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Elberson families in 1840.
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What did your Elberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elberson. 23% of Elberson men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Elberson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elberson were Truck Driver and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Student Nurse
    14%

What Elberson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elberson 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Elberson. 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 683 military records available for the last name Elberson. For the veterans among your Elberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elberson lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Elberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elberson in 1943 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elberson 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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