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Elea Family History

Elea 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: Olea, Enea, Elia, Lea, Blea, Elza, Elsea, Eley, Elyea, Elek

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Where is the Elea family from?

You can see how Elea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elea families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elea families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elea's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Elea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elea. 60% of Elea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elea women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Elea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Elea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elea 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Elea. 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 43 military records available for the last name Elea. For the veterans among your Elea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Elea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Elea in 1963 was 74, and 74 in 2000.

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