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Elenberger Family History

Elenberger 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: Ellenberger, Leinberger, Feltenberger, Leuenberger, Eisenberger

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Where is the Elenberger family from?

You can see how Elenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elenberger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Elenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elenberger 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 Elenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elenberger. 28% of Elenberger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Elenberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elenberger were Laborer and 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
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Elenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 542 census records available for the last name Elenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elenberger 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Elenberger. 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 29 military records available for the last name Elenberger. For the veterans among your Elenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elenberger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elenberger in 1966 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elenberger 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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