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Elerby Family History

Elerby 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: Ellerby, Eleby, Leroy, Overby, Emery, Enderby, Nerby, Eyerly, Leray

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Where is the Elerby family from?

You can see how Elerby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elerby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elerby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Elerby families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elerby's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elerby families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elerby 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 Elerby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elerby. 34% of Elerby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elerby women worked as a Servant.

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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
    34%
  • Accountant
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Porter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

What Elerby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Elerby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elerby 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elerby. 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 46 military records available for the last name Elerby. For the veterans among your Elerby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elerby lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Elerby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Elerby in 1961 was 66, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elerby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elerby 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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