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Elihu Family History

Elihu 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, Liu, Liou, Elia, Feliu, Elich, Elin, Eline, Eliot, Elick

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Where is the Elihu family from?

You can see how Elihu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elihu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elihu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elihu families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elihu's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elihu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elihu 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 84 census records available for the last name Elihu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elihu 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Elihu. 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 213 military records available for the last name Elihu. For the veterans among your Elihu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elihu lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2004, in the United States, Elihu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elihu in 1994 was 88, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elihu 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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