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Elrad Family History

Elrad 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: Elrod, Elias, Elam, Grad, Elman, Eland, Lad, Glad, Vlad, Rad

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Where is the Elrad family from?

You can see how Elrad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elrad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elrad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Elrad families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Elrad's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Elrad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elrad 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 Elrad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elrad. 24% of Elrad men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Elrad women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elrad were Manager and Miliner.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Miliner
    20%

What Elrad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Elrad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elrad 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Elrad. 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 26 military records available for the last name Elrad. For the veterans among your Elrad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elrad lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Elrad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elrad in 1967 was 74, and 68 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elrad 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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