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Elders Name Meaning

English (North eastern England): variant of Elder 1 and 2 with post-medieval excrescent -s. Dutch: genitivized patronymic from Eldert from the ancient Germanic personal name Adelhard composed of the elements adel ‘noble’ and hard ‘hardy strong’ a vowel variant of Alders .

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


Similar surnames: Alders, Elder, Yelder, Helder, Enders, Elpers, Elter, Ellers, Ellert

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Where is the Elders family from?

You can see how Elders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elders families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 6 Elders families living in South Carolina. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elders's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Elders families in 1840.
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What did your Elders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elders. 25% of Elders men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Elders women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elders were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Waitress
    8%
  • House Work
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Elders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elders 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elders. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elders. For the veterans among your Elders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elders lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elders in 1957 was 28, and 73 in 2004.

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