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Elizan Family History

Elizan 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: Elias, Pelikan, Lian, Krizan, Elijah, Elman, Pelican, Elfman, Sliman

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Where is the Elizan family from?

You can see how Elizan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elizan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elizan family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Elizan's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Elizan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Elizan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elizan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elizan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elizan. For the veterans among your Elizan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elizan lifespan?

Average Elizan life expectancy in 2002 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elizan 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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