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Elch Family History

Elch Name 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: Felch, Esch, Eich, Kelch, Welch, Belch, Elich, Emch, Ulch, Rich

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Where is the Elch family from?

You can see how Elch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elch families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elch ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elch 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Elch. 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 461 military records available for the last name Elch. For the veterans among your Elch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elch lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1972, in the United States, Elch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Elch in 1967 was 91, and 77 in 1972.

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