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Elholm Family History

Elholm 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: Edholm, Ekholm, Holm, Denholm, Seaholm, Engholm, Nyholm, Eshom

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Where is the Elholm family from?

You can see how Elholm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elholm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elholm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Elholm families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Elholm's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elholm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elholm 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 Elholm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elholm. 100% of Elholm 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 330 census records available for the last name Elholm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elholm 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Elholm. 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 53 military records available for the last name Elholm. For the veterans among your Elholm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elholm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Elholm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Elholm in 1963 was 54, and 96 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elholm 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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