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Elite Family History

Elite 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: Lite, Eline, Elie, White, Eitel, Elias, Leite, Line, Plate, Erie

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Where is the Elite family from?

You can see how Elite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elite family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elite families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elite family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Elite's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Elite families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elite 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 682 census records available for the last name Elite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elite 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Elite. 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 73 military records available for the last name Elite. For the veterans among your Elite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elite lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Elite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elite in 1974 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elite 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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