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Elands Family History

Elands 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: Eland, Lands, Landa, Land, Bland, Lande, Lando, Llanas, Erland

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Where is the Elands family from?

You can see how Elands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elands family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Elands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Elands families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elands's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Elands families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elands 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 46 census records available for the last name Elands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elands 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Elands. 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 5 military records available for the last name Elands. For the veterans among your Elands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elands lifespan?

Average Elands life expectancy in 1984 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elands 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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