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Elco Family History

Elco 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: Elo, Esco, Elmo, Elko, Leo, Elton, Elson, Luo, Eck, Bello

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Where is the Elco family from?

You can see how Elco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elco family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Elco families living in Tennessee. This was about 57% of all the recorded Elco's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Elco families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elco 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 Elco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elco. 72% of Elco men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Operator
    29%

What Elco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Elco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elco 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Elco. 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 42 military records available for the last name Elco. For the veterans among your Elco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elco lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Elco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elco in 1946 was 27, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elco 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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