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Elrod Family History

Elrod Surname Meaning

Altered form of North German Ellrott Ellrodt perhaps a habitational name from Ellierode near Northeim, Lower Saxony; either of two places in Hesse named Ellingerode or two lost places so named.

In the US, this surname is very frequent in GA, TN, and TX.

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


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You can see how Elrod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elrod family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elrod families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Elrod families living in Northumberland. This was about 44% of all the recorded Elrod's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Elrod families in 1891.
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What did your Elrod ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elrod. 100% of Elrod women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elrod. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Elrod. For the veterans among your Elrod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elrod lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Elrod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elrod in 1944 was 19, and 73 in 2004.

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