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Elethorpe Family History

Elethorpe 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: Ellithorpe, Thorpe, Hawthorne, Wetmore, Thore, Legore, Cawthorne

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Where is the Elethorpe family from?

You can see how Elethorpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elethorpe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elethorpe families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Elethorpe families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elethorpe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elethorpe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elethorpe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Elethorpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elethorpe 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elethorpe. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elethorpe. For the veterans among your Elethorpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elethorpe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Elethorpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elethorpe in 1971 was 71, and 76 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elethorpe 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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