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Elus Family History

Elus 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: Klus, Els, Ells, Elks, Elms, Lu, Melis, Lis, Elias, Lum

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Where is the Elus family from?

You can see how Elus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elus family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elus's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Elus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elus 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 356 census records available for the last name Elus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elus 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Elus. 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 19 military records available for the last name Elus. For the veterans among your Elus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elus lifespan?

Average Elus life expectancy in 1963 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elus 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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