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Elet Family History

Elet 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: Eley, Elek, Elert, Lee, Leo, Eden, Elmer, Ellen, Ley, Fleet

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Where is the Elet family from?

You can see how Elet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Elet families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Elet's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Elet families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elet 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 Elet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elet. 50% of Elet men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Farm Labor
    50%

What Elet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Elet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elet 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Elet. 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 609 military records available for the last name Elet. For the veterans among your Elet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elet lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Elet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elet in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elet 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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