Elj Family History

Elj 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: Ell, Elo, Elm, Ely, Eld, Elk, Els, Elg, Eli, Ela

303	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
5	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
50	Census and Voter Lists
175	Member Trees

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Where is the Elj family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elj 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 Record

There are 50 census records available for the last name Elj. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elj census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Elj. 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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Military Records

There are 5 military records available for the last name Elj. For the veterans among your Elj ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elj lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Elj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elj in 1970 was 67, and 50 in 2001.

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Elj Surname Meaning

Where is the Elj family from?

What Elj family records will you find?

What is the average Elj lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Elj life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elj in 1970 was 67, and 50 in 2001.

Elj Family History

Elj Surname Meaning

544 record(s) for Elj

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Elj Surname Meaning

544 record(s) for Elj

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Where is the Elj family from?

What Elj family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Elj lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Elj family tree

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