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Eleman Family History

Eleman 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: Elman, Elfman, Elleman, Aleman, Leman, Ellman, Edleman, Kleman

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Where is the Eleman family from?

You can see how Eleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eleman family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Eleman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Eleman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleman 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 371 census records available for the last name Eleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleman 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Eleman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Eleman. For the veterans among your Eleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Eleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eleman in 1973 was 84, and 96 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleman 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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