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Elize Family History

Elize 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: Eline, Elie, Elias, Line, Erie, Exline, Lipe, Clive, Baize, Lile

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Where is the Elize family from?

You can see how Elize families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elize family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elize families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Elize families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elize's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elize families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Elize. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elize 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Elize. 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 9 military records available for the last name Elize. For the veterans among your Elize ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elize lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Elize life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elize in 1996 was 42, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elize 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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