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Elchert Family History

Elchert Name Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements agil ‘point edge (of a sword)’ + hard ‘hardy bold’. This surname is virtually non-existing in Germany.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Elbert, Eckert, Weichert, Ackert, Wichert, Bickert, Elhard, Melchert

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Where is the Elchert family from?

You can see how Elchert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elchert family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elchert families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Elchert families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Elchert's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elchert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elchert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elchert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elchert. 45% of Elchert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elchert women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    41%
  • Farm Hand
    8%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Elchert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elchert 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Elchert. 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 218 military records available for the last name Elchert. For the veterans among your Elchert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elchert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elchert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elchert in 1963 was 76, and 42 in 2004.

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