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Elterman Family History

Elterman 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: Alterman, Esterman, Ellerman, Waterman, Westerman, Alderman

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Where is the Elterman family from?

You can see how Elterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elterman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Elterman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elterman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Elterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elterman 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 Elterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elterman. 34% of Elterman men worked as a Dentist and 100% of Elterman women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Dentist
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Elterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Elterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elterman 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Elterman. 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 128 military records available for the last name Elterman. For the veterans among your Elterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elterman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Elterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Elterman in 1955 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elterman 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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