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Elorza Family History

Elorza Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Elortza a topographic name from el(h)orr(i) ‘hawthorn’ + the suffix -tza denoting abundance or a habitational name from a place so named.

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


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What did your Elorza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Irragater was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elorza. 50% of Elorza men worked as an Irragater.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Irragater
    50%
  • Bartender
    50%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 17 military records available for the last name Elorza. For the veterans among your Elorza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elorza lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Elorza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Elorza in 1968 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

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