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Elrester Family History

Elrester 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: Lester, Trester, Brester, Rester, Elster, Ernster, Elsesser, Clester

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Where is the Elrester family from?

You can see how Elrester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elrester family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elrester family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Elrester's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Elrester families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elrester 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 1 census records available for the last name Elrester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elrester 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elrester. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elrester. For the veterans among your Elrester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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