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Elinow Family History

Elinow 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: Lino, Kleinow, Lindow, Elison, Melino, Sellnow, Elin, Eline, Eliot

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Where is the Elinow family from?

You can see how Elinow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elinow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elinow family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elinow's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Elinow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Elinow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elinow 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elinow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elinow. For the veterans among your Elinow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elinow lifespan?

Average Elinow life expectancy in 1984 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elinow 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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