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Elhardt Family History

Elhardt Surname Meaning

German: variant of Elhard.

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


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Where is the Elhardt family from?

You can see how Elhardt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elhardt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elhardt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Elhardt families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Elhardt's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Elhardt families in 1911.
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What did your Elhardt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hocing and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elhardt. 25% of Elhardt men worked as a Hocing and 100% of Elhardt women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Hocing
    25%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Elhardt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Elhardt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elhardt 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Elhardt. 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 143 military records available for the last name Elhardt. For the veterans among your Elhardt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elhardt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Elhardt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elhardt in 1955 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elhardt 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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