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Elzin Family History

Elzin 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: Elkin, Elzie, Ellin, Elgin, Elin, Elvin, Albin, Elton, Melin, Lin

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Where is the Elzin family from?

You can see how Elzin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elzin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Elzin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elzin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elzin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Elzin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzin 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Elzin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elzin. For the veterans among your Elzin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Elzin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elzin in 1967 was 81, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elzin 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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