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Eliason Family History

Eliason Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Eliasson. Compare Elison.

Americanized form of Norwegian and Danish Eliassen and Eliasen cognates of

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eliason family from?

You can see how Eliason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eliason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eliason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Eliason families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Eliason's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eliason families in 1891.
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What did your Eliason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eliason. 33% of Eliason men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Eliason women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eliason were Salesman and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Waitress
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Eliason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eliason 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Eliason. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eliason. For the veterans among your Eliason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eliason lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Eliason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eliason in 1947 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eliason 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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