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Elinich Family History

Elinich 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: Clinch, Eirich, Elich, Minich, Lanich, Linch, Lynch, Milich, Winch

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Where is the Elinich family from?

You can see how Elinich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elinich family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Elinich families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Elinich's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Elinich families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elinich 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 40 census records available for the last name Elinich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elinich 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Elinich. 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 10 military records available for the last name Elinich. For the veterans among your Elinich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elinich lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Elinich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Elinich in 1967 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elinich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elinich 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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