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Elyea Family History

Elyea Surname Meaning

Variant of Alyea a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Elyea family from?

You can see how Elyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elyea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Elyea family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elyea's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Elyea families in 1891.
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What did your Elyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elyea. 100% of Elyea 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%

What Elyea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elyea 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Elyea. 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 339 military records available for the last name Elyea. For the veterans among your Elyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elyea lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Elyea in 1957 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elyea 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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