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Elaine Family History

Elaine Surname 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: Laine, Delaine, Eline, Blaine, Lane, Paine, Raine, Line, Blain

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Where is the Elaine family from?

You can see how Elaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elaine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elaine families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Elaine families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Elaine's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Elaine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elaine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elaine. 50% of Elaine men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Elaine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Elaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elaine 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Elaine. 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 85 military records available for the last name Elaine. For the veterans among your Elaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elaine lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Elaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elaine in 1969 was 47, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elaine ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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