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Elderts Family History

Elderts 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: Elders, Elder, Elpers, Elfers, Alders, Ellers, Ulferts, Elbert

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Where is the Elderts family from?

You can see how Elderts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elderts family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Elderts families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Elderts's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Elderts families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elderts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elderts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elderts. 100% of Elderts men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Elderts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elderts 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Elderts. 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 73 military records available for the last name Elderts. For the veterans among your Elderts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elderts lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2001, in the United States, Elderts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elderts in 1956 was 36, and 60 in 2001.

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