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Elarton Family History

Elarton 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: Easton, Elton, Elston, Wharton, Marton, Parton, Layton, Charton

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Where is the Elarton family from?

You can see how Elarton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elarton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elarton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Elarton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Elarton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elarton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elarton 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 Elarton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elarton. 29% of Elarton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elarton women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Elarton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elarton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elarton 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Elarton. 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 184 military records available for the last name Elarton. For the veterans among your Elarton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elarton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Elarton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Elarton in 1958 was 57, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elarton 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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