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Elberts Family History

Elberts Surname 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: Elbert, Alberts, Elbers, Ebberts, Eberts, Albert, Ebbert, Helbert

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Where is the Elberts family from?

You can see how Elberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elberts family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elberts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Elberts families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elberts's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elberts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elberts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elberts. 72% of Elberts men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elberts women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    72%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Elberts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Elberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elberts 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Elberts. 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 75 military records available for the last name Elberts. For the veterans among your Elberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elberts lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Elberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Elberts in 1962 was 64, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elberts 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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