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Elrod Name Meaning

Altered form of North German Ellrott Ellrodt perhaps a habitational name from Ellierode near Northeim Lower Saxony either of two places in Hesse named Ellingerode or two lost places so named. In the US this surname is very frequent in GA TN and TX.

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


Similar surnames: Rod, Elson, Walrod, Elwood, Elton, Elford, Penrod, Eldon, Strom, Eld

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Where is the Elrod family from?

You can see how Elrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elrod family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 27 Elrod families living in South Carolina. This was about 31% of all the recorded Elrod's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Elrod families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elrod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elrod. 29% of Elrod men worked as a Farmer and 6% of Elrod women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elrod were Carpenter and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Seamstress
    6%
  • Teacher
    5%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elrod. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Elrod. For the veterans among your Elrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elrod lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Elrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elrod in 1944 was 19, and 73 in 2004.

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