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Elrich Family History

Elrich 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: Ulrich, Ehrich, Eirich, Elich, Oelrich, Elrick, Erich, Eurich, Eyrich

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Where is the Elrich family from?

You can see how Elrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elrich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Elrich families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Elrich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elrich 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 Elrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elrich. 29% of Elrich men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Pressman
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Elrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elrich 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Elrich. 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 180 military records available for the last name Elrich. For the veterans among your Elrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elrich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elrich in 1962 was 80, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elrich 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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