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Elnell Family History

Elnell 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: Elwell, Fennell, Knell, Ezell, Kernell, Nell, Tennell, Snell, Canell

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Where is the Elnell family from?

You can see how Elnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elnell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Elnell family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Elnell's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Elnell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elnell 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 114 census records available for the last name Elnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elnell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elnell. 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 10 military records available for the last name Elnell. For the veterans among your Elnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elnell lifespan?

Average Elnell life expectancy in 1978 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elnell 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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