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Eleno Family History

Eleno 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: Leno, Lenz, Leo, Zeno, Eden, Ellen, Leng, Glen, Elsen, Melena

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Where is the Eleno family from?

You can see how Eleno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleno family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Eleno families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Eleno's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Eleno families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eleno ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Eleno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleno 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Eleno. 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 9 military records available for the last name Eleno. For the veterans among your Eleno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleno lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Eleno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eleno in 1962 was 70, and 70 in 2002.

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