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Elpert Family History

Elpert 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: Elpers, Alpert, Elbert, Ellert, Eppert, Elert, Albert, Elmer, Eller

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Where is the Elpert family from?

You can see how Elpert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elpert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Elpert families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Elpert's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Elpert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elpert 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 Elpert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elpert. 42% of Elpert men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Janitor
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Elpert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Elpert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpert 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Elpert. 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 45 military records available for the last name Elpert. For the veterans among your Elpert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elpert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Elpert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elpert in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elpert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elpert 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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