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Elty Family History

Elty 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: Ely, Eltz, Felty, Kelty, Eley, Welty, Elzy, Esty, Loy, Elton

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Where is the Elty family from?

You can see how Elty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elty family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Elty families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Elty's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Elty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Elty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elty 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Elty. 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 20 military records available for the last name Elty. For the veterans among your Elty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Elty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elty in 1967 was 78, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elty 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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