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Eliab Family History

Eliab 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: Elias, Elia, Lian, Melia, Elam, Lieb, Elijah, Elman, Lia, Lab

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Where is the Eliab family from?

You can see how Eliab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eliab family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eliab families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Eliab families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eliab's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Eliab families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eliab 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 15 census records available for the last name Eliab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eliab 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 Eliab. 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 11 military records available for the last name Eliab. For the veterans among your Eliab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eliab lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Eliab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eliab in 1966 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eliab 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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