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You can see how Elys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elys family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elys families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Elys families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Elys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elys families in 1880.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Elys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elys 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Elys. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elys. For the veterans among your Elys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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