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Eltin Family History

Eltin 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: Elton, Elkin, Elting, Ellin, Entin, Elgin, Elin, Elvin, Alton, Albin

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Where is the Eltin family from?

You can see how Eltin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eltin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eltin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Eltin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Eltin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Eltin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Eltin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eltin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Eltin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Eltin. For the veterans among your Eltin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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