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Elgutter Family History

Elgutter 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: Clutter, Lutter, Gutter, Hutter, Butter, Gitter, Schutter, Latter

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Where is the Elgutter family from?

You can see how Elgutter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgutter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgutter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elgutter family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgutter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Elgutter families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Elgutter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgutter 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Elgutter. 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 11 military records available for the last name Elgutter. For the veterans among your Elgutter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgutter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Elgutter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elgutter in 1965 was 69, and 100 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgutter 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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