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Ellenbarger Family History

Ellenbarger 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, Kellenberger, Shellenbarger, Ellenbogen, Ellenberg

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Where is the Ellenbarger family from?

You can see how Ellenbarger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellenbarger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ellenbarger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ellenbarger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellenbarger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ellenbarger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellenbarger 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 Ellenbarger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ellenbarger. 60% of Ellenbarger men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Ellenbarger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Ellenbarger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellenbarger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ellenbarger. 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 70 military records available for the last name Ellenbarger. For the veterans among your Ellenbarger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellenbarger lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ellenbarger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ellenbarger in 1968 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellenbarger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellenbarger 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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