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Elan Family History

Elan 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, Olan, Elman, Eland, Belan, Selan, Lan, Alan, Ulan, Evan

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Where is the Elan family from?

You can see how Elan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Elan families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elan 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 Elan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elan. 100% of Elan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elan 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Elan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elan. For the veterans among your Elan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Elan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Elan in 1966 was 89, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elan 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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