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Elchos Family History

Elchos 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: Vlachos, Eachus, Melchor, Echols, Vlahos, Chon, Cho, Elton, Sachs

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elchos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Elchos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elchos 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Elchos. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Elchos. For the veterans among your Elchos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elchos lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1991, in the United States, Elchos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elchos in 1980 was 53, and 65 in 1991.

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