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Elensky Family History

Elensky 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: Selensky, Lansky, Lesky, Belinsky, Plansky, Linsky, Wilensky, Glinsky

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Where is the Elensky family from?

You can see how Elensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elensky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Elensky families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elensky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Elensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elensky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Elensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elensky 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Elensky. 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 17 military records available for the last name Elensky. For the veterans among your Elensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elensky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Elensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elensky in 1968 was 67, and 60 in 2002.

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