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Elcheroth Family History

Elcheroth 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: Elchert, Eltzroth, Schroth, Eichert, Melchert, Eckenroth, Eckroth

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Where is the Elcheroth family from?

You can see how Elcheroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcheroth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elcheroth family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Elcheroth's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Elcheroth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elcheroth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elcheroth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Elcheroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcheroth 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elcheroth. 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 5 military records available for the last name Elcheroth. For the veterans among your Elcheroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcheroth lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Elcheroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elcheroth in 1979 was 77, and 84 in 1996.

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