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Elpe Family History

Elpe 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: Espe, Elbe, Else, Elie, Lee, Pope, Lye, Hope, Elmer, Cape

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Where is the Elpe family from?

You can see how Elpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elpe family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elpe's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Elpe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elpe 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 77 census records available for the last name Elpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpe 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Elpe. 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 164 military records available for the last name Elpe. For the veterans among your Elpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elpe lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Elpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Elpe in 1958 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elpe 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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