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Elolf Family History

Elolf 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: Egolf, Wolf, Rolf, Ell, Nolf, Egloff, Elo, Adolf, Evola, Eoff

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Where is the Elolf family from?

You can see how Elolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elolf families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Elolf's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Elolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elolf 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 Elolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elolf. 100% of Elolf men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Elolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elolf 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elolf. 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 20 military records available for the last name Elolf. For the veterans among your Elolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elolf lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Elolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Elolf in 1967 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elolf 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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