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Elitz Family History

Elitz 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: Blitz, Eltz, Klitz, Belitz, Litz, Platz, Elias, Fitz, Britz, Glatz

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Where is the Elitz family from?

You can see how Elitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Elitz families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elitz's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Elitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elitz 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 110 census records available for the last name Elitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elitz 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Elitz. 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 12 military records available for the last name Elitz. For the veterans among your Elitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elitz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Elitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elitz in 1971 was 41, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elitz 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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