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Elerich Family History

Elerich 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: Emerich, Ulrich, Helfrich, Lerch, Aldrich, Gleich, Perich, Lersch

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Where is the Elerich family from?

You can see how Elerich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elerich family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elerich families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Elerich families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elerich's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elerich families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Elerich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elerich 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elerich. 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 7 military records available for the last name Elerich. For the veterans among your Elerich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elerich lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elerich

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