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Elichalt Family History

Elichalt 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: Oliphant, Licht, Lachat, Eichel, Pelchat, Elchert, Eickholt, Eichert

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Where is the Elichalt family from?

You can see how Elichalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elichalt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elichalt family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Elichalt's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Elichalt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elichalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Elichalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elichalt 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 Elichalt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Elichalt. For the veterans among your Elichalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elichalt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1984, in the United States, Elichalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elichalt in 1968 was 70, and 58 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elichalt 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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