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Elchinger Family History

Elchinger Surname 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: Eichinger, Buchinger, Ellinger, Blechinger, Ehinger, Elsinger

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Where is the Elchinger family from?

You can see how Elchinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elchinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elchinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Elchinger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Elchinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Elchinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elchinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elchinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elchinger. 34% of Elchinger men worked as a Manager and 100% of Elchinger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Elchinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Elchinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elchinger 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Elchinger. 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 402 military records available for the last name Elchinger. For the veterans among your Elchinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elchinger lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Elchinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elchinger in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elchinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elchinger ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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