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Elien Family History

Elien 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, Lien, Elsen, Elden, Klien, Elin, Elie, Allen, Lier, Olsen

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Where is the Elien family from?

You can see how Elien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Elien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elien family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elien's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Elien families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elien 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 Elien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elien. 58% of Elien men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

What Elien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Elien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elien 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Elien. 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 16 military records available for the last name Elien. For the veterans among your Elien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elien lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Elien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elien in 1988 was 33, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elien 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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