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Eleen Family History

Eleen 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: Ellen, Elsen, Leen, Elden, Kleen, Green, Allen, Lee, Cleek, Olsen

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Where is the Eleen family from?

You can see how Eleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Eleen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eleen family living in Connecticut. This was about 17% of all the recorded Eleen's in USA. Connecticut and 5 other states had the highest population of Eleen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eleen. 100% of Eleen men worked as a Tailor and 60% of Eleen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Tailoress
    40%

What Eleen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Eleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Eleen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Eleen. For the veterans among your Eleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleen lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Eleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eleen in 1980 was 68, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleen 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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