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Elenterio Family History

Elenterio 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: Renteria, Alterio, Centeno, Montero, Lester, Ellender, Blender

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Where is the Elenterio family from?

You can see how Elenterio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elenterio family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elenterio family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elenterio's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Elenterio families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elenterio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elenterio ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elenterio ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Elenterio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elenterio 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Elenterio. 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 32 military records available for the last name Elenterio. For the veterans among your Elenterio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elenterio lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Elenterio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elenterio in 1975 was 85, and 75 in 1997.

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