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Elaman Family History

Elaman Surname 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: Elman, Elfman, Claman, Elamin, Ellman, Laman, Allman, Sloman, Laban

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Where is the Elaman family from?

You can see how Elaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elaman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elaman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Elaman family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Elaman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Elaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Elaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elaman 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Elaman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Elaman. For the veterans among your Elaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elaman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Elaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elaman in 1968 was 73, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elaman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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