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Elerts Family History

Elerts 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: Everts, Eberts, Elert, Egert, Evers, Elpers, Elfers, Eilert, Ellers

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Where is the Elerts family from?

You can see how Elerts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elerts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Elerts families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Elerts family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Elerts's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Elerts families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Elerts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elerts 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Elerts. 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 Elerts. For the veterans among your Elerts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elerts lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Elerts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elerts in 1970 was 72, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elerts 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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