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Elemen Family History

Elemen 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: Kelemen, Clemen, Lemen, Clement, Leven, Elmer, Ellen, Lemon, Elsen

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Where is the Elemen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elemen 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 Elemen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Elemen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elemen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Elemen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elemen. For the veterans among your Elemen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elemen lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Elemen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elemen in 1997 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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