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Eliman Family History

Eliman 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: Elman, Elfman, Sliman, Kliman, Ellman, Allman, Elias, Pelikan, Lian

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Where is the Eliman family from?

You can see how Eliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eliman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eliman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eliman families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eliman's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Eliman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Eliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eliman 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Eliman. 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 21 military records available for the last name Eliman. For the veterans among your Eliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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