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Elyn Family History

Elyn 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: Ely, Lyn, Klyn, Elin, Lyon, Elton, Melin, Lye, Eden, Lin

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Where is the Elyn family from?

You can see how Elyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elyn families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Elyn family living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elyn's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Elyn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elyn 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 Elyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elyn. 100% of Elyn 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 Elyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Elyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elyn 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Elyn. 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 16 military records available for the last name Elyn. For the veterans among your Elyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elyn lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1991, in the United States, Elyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elyn in 1982 was 73, and 89 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elyn 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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