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Elett Family History

Elett 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: Flett, Lett, Plett, Klett, Ellett, Evett, Elert, Brett, Lott, Fleet

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Where is the Elett family from?

You can see how Elett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elett family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Elett families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Elett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elett 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 Elett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elett. 100% of Elett men 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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Elett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Elett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elett 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Elett. 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 79 military records available for the last name Elett. For the veterans among your Elett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elett lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Elett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Elett in 1978 was 68, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elett 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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