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Elnor Family History

Elnor 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: Egnor, Elton, Elson, Elmer, Eller, Kelner, Eldon, Elder, Honor, Eynon

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Where is the Elnor family from?

You can see how Elnor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elnor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elnor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Elnor families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Elnor's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Elnor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elnor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elnor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elnor. 100% of Elnor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 902 census records available for the last name Elnor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elnor 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Elnor. 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 50 military records available for the last name Elnor. For the veterans among your Elnor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elnor lifespan?

Average Elnor life expectancy in 1983 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elnor 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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