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Elhen Family History

Elhen 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: Ellen, Elsen, Elden, Ethen, Allen, Olsen, Chen, Shen, Elton, Eden

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Where is the Elhen family from?

You can see how Elhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elhen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elhen family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elhen's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Elhen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elhen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Elhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elhen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Elhen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elhen. For the veterans among your Elhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elhen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elhen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elhen

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