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Elhorst Family History

Elhorst 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: Selhorst, Horst, Kohorst, Weghorst, Eichorst, Berhorst, Hurst, Borst

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elhorst 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 23 census records available for the last name Elhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elhorst 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elhorst. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Elhorst. For the veterans among your Elhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elhorst lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Elhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Elhorst in 1980 was 83, and 80 in 1985.

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