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Elian Family History

Elian 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, Lian, Elman, Elia, Elin, Liang, Elton, Melin, Lin, Elson

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Where is the Elian family from?

You can see how Elian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Elian families living in Glamorgan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Elian's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Elian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elian 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 Elian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elian. 40% of Elian men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Elian women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elian were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Elian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elian 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Elian. 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 157 military records available for the last name Elian. For the veterans among your Elian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elian lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Elian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elian in 1952 was 46, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elian 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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