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Elthon Family History

Elthon 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: Elton, Alton, Elson, Felton, Elston, Exton, Belton, Melton, Eldon

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Where is the Elthon family from?

You can see how Elthon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elthon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elthon families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Elthon's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Elthon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elthon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elthon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elthon. 100% of Elthon men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Elthon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elthon 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Elthon. 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 military records available for the last name Elthon. For the veterans among your Elthon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elthon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Elthon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elthon in 1962 was 78, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elthon 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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