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Eltze Family History

Eltze 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: Eltz, Elton, Meltzer, Elbe, Elter, Eitzen, Elzie, Keltz, Seltzer

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Where is the Eltze family from?

You can see how Eltze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eltze family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eltze families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eltze families living in Nebraska. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eltze's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Eltze families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eltze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Eltze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eltze 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Eltze. 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 345 military records available for the last name Eltze. For the veterans among your Eltze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eltze lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Eltze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eltze in 1978 was 84, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eltze

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eltze 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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