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Elto Family History

Elto 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, Elo, Pelto, Eto, Elmo, Eltz, Alto, Elko, Alton, Leo

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Where is the Elto family from?

You can see how Elto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elto family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Elto families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Elto families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elto's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elto families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elto 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 Elto ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Elto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Elto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elto 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Elto. 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 11 military records available for the last name Elto. For the veterans among your Elto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elto lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Elto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elto in 1968 was 87, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elto

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elto 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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