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Elcus Family History

Elcus 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: Elias, Claus, Melhus, Klus, Ellis, Eachus, Dacus, Escue, Glaus

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Where is the Elcus family from?

You can see how Elcus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elcus families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elcus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elcus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elcus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Elcus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcus 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Elcus. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elcus. For the veterans among your Elcus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Elcus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elcus in 1974 was 90, and 98 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elcus 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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