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Elpern Family History

Elpern 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: Elpers, Alpern, Elmer, Ellen, Elsen, Eller, Elder, Esper, Elter

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Where is the Elpern family from?

You can see how Elpern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elpern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Elpern families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elpern's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Elpern families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elpern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elpern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elpern. 60% of Elpern men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Elpern women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Doctor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Elpern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Elpern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpern 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Elpern. 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 80 military records available for the last name Elpern. For the veterans among your Elpern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elpern lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Elpern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elpern in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elpern

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elpern 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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