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Elit Family History

Elit 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: Elia, Elin, Eliot, Eli, Elie, Li, Melis, Eid, Melin, Lis

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Where is the Elit family from?

You can see how Elit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Elit families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Elit family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elit's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Elit families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Elit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elit 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Elit. 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 Elit. For the veterans among your Elit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Elit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elit in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elit 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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