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Eletcher Family History

Eletcher 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: Letcher, Fletcher, Pletcher, Gleicher, Ketcher, Bleicher, Bleacher

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What did your Eletcher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eletcher. 100% of Eletcher men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Eletcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eletcher 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Eletcher. 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 46 military records available for the last name Eletcher. For the veterans among your Eletcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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