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Eltges Family History

Eltges 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, Loges, Altes, Hentges, Feltes, Estes, Klages, Elles, Elmes

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Where is the Eltges family from?

You can see how Eltges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eltges family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eltges family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eltges's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Eltges families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Eltges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eltges 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Eltges. 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 Eltges. For the veterans among your Eltges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eltges lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Eltges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eltges in 1970 was 69, and 78 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eltges 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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