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Elder Jr Family History

Elder Jr 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: Elder, Alderfer, Elderkin, Ederer, Elders, Helder, Alderton, Elmer

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Where is the Elder Jr family from?

You can see how Elder Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elder Jr family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elder Jr family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Elder Jr's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Elder Jr families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elder Jr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elder Jr ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Elder Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elder Jr 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elder Jr. 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 44 military records available for the last name Elder Jr. For the veterans among your Elder Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elder Jr lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Elder Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elder Jr in 1971 was 77, and 67 in 2004.

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