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Elhaney Family History

Elhaney 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: Haney, Delaney, Chaney, Blaney, Mchaney, Laney, Mcelhaney, Mahaney

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Where is the Elhaney family from?

You can see how Elhaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elhaney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elhaney family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elhaney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elhaney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elhaney 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Elhaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elhaney 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Elhaney. 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 234 military records available for the last name Elhaney. For the veterans among your Elhaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elhaney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elhaney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elhaney

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