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Elandt Family History

Elandt Name 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: Eland, Glandt, Landt, Landa, Land, Plant, Bland, Lande, Lando, Erland

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Where is the Elandt family from?

You can see how Elandt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elandt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elandt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Elandt families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elandt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elandt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elandt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elandt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elandt. 100% of Elandt 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Elandt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elandt 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Elandt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Elandt. For the veterans among your Elandt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elandt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elandt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elandt in 1966 was 77, and 52 in 2004.

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