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Eldert Family History

Eldert 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: Elder, Elbert, Ellert, Elders, Elert, Albert, Helder, Elmer, Alder

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Where is the Eldert family from?

You can see how Eldert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eldert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eldert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Eldert families living in New York. This was about 93% of all the recorded Eldert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eldert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eldert 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 Eldert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eldert. 36% of Eldert men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Eldert women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eldert were Salesman and New Worker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eldert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eldert 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Eldert. 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 249 military records available for the last name Eldert. For the veterans among your Eldert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eldert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eldert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eldert in 1961 was 52, and 81 in 2004.

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