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Elroad Family History

Elroad 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, Elwood, Elford, Elstad, Broad, Rexroad, Lord, Herod, Harold

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Where is the Elroad family from?

You can see how Elroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elroad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elroad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Elroad families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elroad's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Elroad families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Elroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elroad 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elroad. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elroad. For the veterans among your Elroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elroad lifespan?

Average Elroad life expectancy in 2000 was 37 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elroad 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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