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Eleas Family History

Eleas 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: Elias, Leas, Pleas, Lees, Leaf, Bleak, Elam, Lear, Elman, Clear

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Where is the Eleas family from?

You can see how Eleas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eleas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eleas family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eleas's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Eleas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleas 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 Eleas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eleas. 100% of Eleas women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Eleas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleas 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Eleas. 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 26 military records available for the last name Eleas. For the veterans among your Eleas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Eleas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eleas in 1975 was 77, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleas 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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