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Elchin Family History

Elchin 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: Chin, Eichen, Elkin, Alphin, Machin, Eschen, Ellin, Melchi, Duchin

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Where is the Elchin family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elchin 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 Elchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elchin. 100% of Elchin men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Elchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elchin 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Elchin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Elchin. For the veterans among your Elchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elchin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Elchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elchin in 1968 was 58, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elchin 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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