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Eleter Family History

Eleter 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: Elter, Elster, Peter, Lever, Alter, Easter, Elmer, Klever, Demeter

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Where is the Eleter family from?

You can see how Eleter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Eleter families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Eleter family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Eleter's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Eleter families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Eleter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleter 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Eleter. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eleter. For the veterans among your Eleter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleter lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleter 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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