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Elnis Family History

Elnis 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: Ellis, Enis, Ennis, Dennis, Melis, Lis, Elias, Danis, Annis, Manis

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Where is the Elnis family from?

You can see how Elnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elnis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elnis families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Elnis family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Elnis's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Elnis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Elnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elnis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elnis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elnis. For the veterans among your Elnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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