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Elchlepp Family History

Elchlepp 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: Schlepp, Eschler, Schoepp, Elchert, Schepp, Eichler, Schnepp, Ellen

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Where is the Elchlepp family from?

You can see how Elchlepp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elchlepp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elchlepp families living in Missouri. This was about 43% of all the recorded Elchlepp's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Elchlepp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elchlepp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elchlepp ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elchlepp ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Elchlepp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elchlepp 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Elchlepp. 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 36 military records available for the last name Elchlepp. For the veterans among your Elchlepp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elchlepp lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Elchlepp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Elchlepp in 1966 was 95, and 90 in 2001.

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