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Elen Family History

Elen Name Meaning

see Ellen . see Hellen .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Eden, Ellen, Glen, Elsen, Olen, Len, Elden, Jelen, Ewen, Even

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Where is the Elen family from?

You can see how Elen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Elen families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Elen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elen ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elen 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Elen. 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 164 military records available for the last name Elen. For the veterans among your Elen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Elen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Elen in 1966 was 77, and 59 in 2003.

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