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Elpa Family History

Elpa 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, Elza, Ela, Papa, Apa, Elias, Vela, Melia, Elam, Delp

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Where is the Elpa family from?

You can see how Elpa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elpa family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Elpa's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Elpa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elpa 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 27 census records available for the last name Elpa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpa 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Elpa. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elpa. For the veterans among your Elpa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elpa lifespan?

Average Elpa life expectancy in 1997 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elpa 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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