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Elert Family History

Elert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ehlert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elert family from?

You can see how Elert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Elert families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elert families in 1891.
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What did your Elert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elert. 40% of Elert men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Elert women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elert were Painter and Cook.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Painter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Cook
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elert 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Elert. 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 590 military records available for the last name Elert. For the veterans among your Elert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elert lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Elert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elert in 1956 was 55, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elert 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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