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Eleazer Family History

Eleazer Name Meaning

English African American Native American and possibly also Jewish: from the Biblical personal name Eleazar . This surname is not found in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Lazer, Blazer, Meltzer, Cleaver, Glazer, Elzer, Lerner, Lehrer

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Where is the Eleazer family from?

You can see how Eleazer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleazer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eleazer families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Eleazer families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eleazer's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Eleazer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleazer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eleazer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eleazer. 27% of Eleazer men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Eleazer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eleazer were Salesman and Machine Operator. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    56%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eleazer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleazer 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Eleazer. 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 660 military records available for the last name Eleazer. For the veterans among your Eleazer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleazer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eleazer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eleazer in 1959 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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