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Elers Family History

Elers 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: Evers, Elpers, Elfers, Ellers, Alers, Ebers, Elbers, Ehlers, Eilers

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Where is the Elers family from?

You can see how Elers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Elers families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elers's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Elers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elers 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 Elers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elers. 42% of Elers men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Elers women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Elers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elers 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Elers. 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 516 military records available for the last name Elers. For the veterans among your Elers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Elers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elers in 1964 was 81, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elers 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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