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Elpers Name Meaning

German common in Münsterland: variant of Elbers .

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


Similar surnames: Elfers, Elbers, Elbert, Esters, Alpers, Evers, Eggers, Alders, Elmer

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Where is the Elpers family from?

You can see how Elpers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elpers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elpers family living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elpers's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Elpers families in 1891.
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What did your Elpers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elpers. 50% of Elpers men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Elpers women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elpers were Proprietor and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    37%
  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housemaid
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elpers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpers 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Elpers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 306 military records available for the last name Elpers. For the veterans among your Elpers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elpers lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elpers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elpers in 1962 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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