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Elsholtz Family History

Elsholtz 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: Seasholtz, Eicholtz, Sholtz, Keilholtz, Holtz, Rosholt, Stoltz

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Where is the Elsholtz family from?

You can see how Elsholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsholtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Elsholtz families living in Illinois. This was about 70% of all the recorded Elsholtz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elsholtz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Elsholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsholtz 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Elsholtz. 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 101 military records available for the last name Elsholtz. For the veterans among your Elsholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsholtz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Elsholtz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elsholtz in 1963 was 80, and 31 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsholtz 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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