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Elendt Family History

Elendt 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: Melendy, Wendt, Eland, Fendt, Arendt, Lent, Bendt, Klindt, Glandt

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Where is the Elendt family from?

You can see how Elendt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elendt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Elendt families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elendt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elendt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elendt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elendt ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Elendt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elendt 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Elendt. 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 40 military records available for the last name Elendt. For the veterans among your Elendt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elendt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Elendt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elendt in 1965 was 70, and 76 in 2000.

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