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Eltes Family History

Eltes 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: Elter, Altes, Feltes, Estes, Elles, Elmes, Gates, Lees, Elton, Alter

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Where is the Eltes family from?

You can see how Eltes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eltes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Eltes families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Eltes families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Eltes's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Eltes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Eltes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eltes 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Eltes. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eltes. For the veterans among your Eltes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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