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Elflain Family History

Elflain 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: Elfman, Allain, Ellin, Ellen, Blain, Elman, Elkin, Fellin, Laflin

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Where is the Elflain family from?

You can see how Elflain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elflain family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Elflain families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Elflain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elflain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elflain 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 Elflain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elflain. 100% of Elflain women worked as a Tailoress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tailoress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Elflain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elflain 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Elflain. 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 18 military records available for the last name Elflain. For the veterans among your Elflain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elflain lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elflain

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