This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Elizah family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Elizah Family History

Elizah 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: Elijah, Elias, Elia, Elza, Elich, Lizak, Lazar, Oliva, Pelikan, Lian

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Elizah family from?

You can see how Elizah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elizah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elizah families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Elizah families living in Wiltshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elizah's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Elizah families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elizah surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Elizah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elizah. 100% of Elizah men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Elizah | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Elizah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Elizah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elizah census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Elizah

Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Elizah. 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.

View all Elizah immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Elizah. For the veterans among your Elizah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Elizah military records

You've only scratched the surface of Elizah family history

Discover More

What is the average Elizah lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elizah 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elizah

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Elizah family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial