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Elerbee Family History

Elerbee 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: Ellerbee, Ellerbe, Lerner, Leben, Kleber, Leber, Kleiber, Erber

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Where is the Elerbee family from?

You can see how Elerbee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elerbee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elerbee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Elerbee families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Elerbee's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Elerbee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elerbee 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 Elerbee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elerbee. 34% of Elerbee men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Elerbee women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Elerbee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Elerbee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elerbee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elerbee. 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 52 military records available for the last name Elerbee. For the veterans among your Elerbee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elerbee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Elerbee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elerbee in 1965 was 69, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elerbee 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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