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Elpin Family History

Elpin 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: Elkin, Ellin, Elgin, Elin, Elvin, Espin, Albin, Elton, Melin, Pepin

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Where is the Elpin family from?

You can see how Elpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Elpin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elpin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elpin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elpin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elpin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Elpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Elpin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elpin. For the veterans among your Elpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elpin lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Elpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elpin in 1992 was 82, and 81 in 1995.

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