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Elander Family History

Elander Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of an unexplained first element + the suffix -ander

derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Elander family from?

You can see how Elander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Elander families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elander's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elander families in 1891.
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What did your Elander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elander. 30% of Elander men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elander women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Driver
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Elander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elander 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Elander. 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 294 military records available for the last name Elander. For the veterans among your Elander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elander lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Elander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elander in 1945 was 24, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elander 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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