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Elams Family History

Elams 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: Elam, Elms, Alam, Glass, Elias, Lamb, Lamm, Claus, Adams, Eland

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Where is the Elams family from?

You can see how Elams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elams family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elams families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Elams families living in Essex. This was about 21% of all the recorded Elams's in United Kingdom. Essex and 2 other counties had the highest population of Elams families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Elams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elams 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Elams. 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 13 military records available for the last name Elams. For the veterans among your Elams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elams lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Elams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elams in 1970 was 48, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elams 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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