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Elmberg Family History

Elmberg 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: Elberg, Elmer, Amberg, Helberg, Selberg, Ulberg, Melberg, Lemberg

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Where is the Elmberg family from?

You can see how Elmberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elmberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elmberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Elmberg family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elmberg's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elmberg families in 1911.
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What did your Elmberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elmberg. 100% of Elmberg men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elmberg women worked as a Secretary.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Elmberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Elmberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elmberg 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Elmberg. 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 19 military records available for the last name Elmberg. For the veterans among your Elmberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elmberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Elmberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elmberg in 1965 was 59, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elmberg 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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