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Elahi Family History

Elahi Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan Bangladesh and Iran): from a variant or Persian form of the Arabic personal name Ilahi.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Elahi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elahi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elahi family living in Delaware. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elahi's in USA. Delaware and 2 other states had the highest population of Elahi families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Elahi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elahi 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Elahi. 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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There are 100 military records available for the last name Elahi. For the veterans among your Elahi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elahi lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Elahi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elahi in 1980 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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