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Eltzroth Family History

Eltzroth Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Elzerath near Bad Kreuznach (Rhineland-Palatinate) from where the family originally came.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eltzroth family from?

You can see how Eltzroth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eltzroth family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eltzroth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Eltzroth families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eltzroth's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eltzroth families in 1840.
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What did your Eltzroth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eltzroth. 32% of Eltzroth men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Eltzroth women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eltzroth were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Eltzroth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eltzroth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eltzroth 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Eltzroth. 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 393 military records available for the last name Eltzroth. For the veterans among your Eltzroth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eltzroth lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Eltzroth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eltzroth in 1962 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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