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Elcans Family History

Elcans Name 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: Elias, Elman, Eland, Emans, Lycans, Elsass, Lans, Evans, Ellens

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Where is the Elcans family from?

You can see how Elcans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcans family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Elcans families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elcans's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elcans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elcans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elcans ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elcans ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Elcans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcans 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elcans. 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 5 military records available for the last name Elcans. For the veterans among your Elcans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Elcans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elcans in 1971 was 21, and 80 in 1991.

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