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Elamon Family History

Elamon 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: Elamin, Lamon, Elton, Elson, Elston, Elam, Lemon, Elman, Damon, Eldon

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Where is the Elamon family from?

You can see how Elamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elamon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Elamon families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Elamon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Elamon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elamon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elamon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elamon. 100% of Elamon 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Elamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elamon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elamon. 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 Elamon. For the veterans among your Elamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elamon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Elamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elamon in 1969 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elamon 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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