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Eli Family History

Eli Name Meaning

Jewish: from a short form of Elia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Meli, Celi, Ell, Gell, Egli, Li, Enis, Wali, Alix, Aldi

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Where is the Eli family from?

You can see how Eli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eli family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eli families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Eli families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Eli's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eli families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eli ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Eli. 37% of Eli men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Fisherman
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Eli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eli 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Eli. For the veterans among your Eli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eli lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eli in 1961 was 54, and 68 in 2004.

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