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Elterich Family History

Elterich 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: Emmerich, Emerich, Helferich, Eltzroth, Ulrich, Laurich, Helfrich

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Where is the Elterich family from?

You can see how Elterich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elterich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elterich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Elterich families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elterich's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elterich families in 1891.
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What did your Elterich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Physician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elterich. 50% of Elterich men worked as a Physician.

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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

  • Physician
    50%
  • Meat Cutter
    50%

What Elterich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Elterich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elterich 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Elterich. 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 110 military records available for the last name Elterich. For the veterans among your Elterich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elterich lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Elterich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Elterich in 1949 was 55, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elterich 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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