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Elner Family History

Elner 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: Elmer, Eller, Kelner, Elder, Elsner, Elter, Ellner, Egner, Ebner

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Where is the Elner family from?

You can see how Elner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Elner families living in Norfolk. This was about 22% of all the recorded Elner's in United Kingdom. Norfolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Elner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elner. 100% of Elner men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Elner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Hairdresser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elner 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Elner. 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 162 military records available for the last name Elner. For the veterans among your Elner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Elner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Elner in 1965 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elner 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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