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Eloms Family History

Eloms 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: Neloms, Elms, Elias, Elam, Delos, Lois, Elo, Bloss, Loos, Enos

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What did your Eloms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eloms. 100% of Eloms women worked as a Cook.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Eloms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eloms 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eloms. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eloms. For the veterans among your Eloms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eloms lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Eloms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eloms in 1974 was 70, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eloms 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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