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Elitzer Family History

Elitzer 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: Blitzer, Pitzer, Sitzer, Meltzer, Kritzer, Elter, Eitzen, Glotzer

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Where is the Elitzer family from?

You can see how Elitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Elitzer families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Elitzer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elitzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elitzer. 100% of Elitzer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elitzer women worked as a Bookkeeper. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Elitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elitzer 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 Elitzer. 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 162 military records available for the last name Elitzer. For the veterans among your Elitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elitzer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Elitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elitzer in 1964 was 72, and 55 in 2003.

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