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Elters Family History

Elters 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: Elter, Elpers, Elfers, Ellers, Esters, Etters, Elbers, Elders, Alters

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Where is the Elters family from?

You can see how Elters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elters family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Elters families living in North Carolina. This was about 64% of all the recorded Elters's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Elters families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Elters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elters 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Elters. 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 17 military records available for the last name Elters. For the veterans among your Elters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elters lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Elters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elters in 1985 was 86, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elters 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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