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Eltman Family History

Eltman 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: Elman, Elfman, Weltman, Ellman, Altman, Oltman, Feltman, Veltman

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Where is the Eltman family from?

You can see how Eltman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eltman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eltman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Eltman families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Eltman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eltman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eltman 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 Eltman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eltman. 24% of Eltman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Eltman women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eltman were Plumbers Helper and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Plumbers Helper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Eltman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Eltman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eltman 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Eltman. 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 131 military records available for the last name Eltman. For the veterans among your Eltman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eltman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Eltman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eltman in 1967 was 65, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eltman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eltman 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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