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Elama Family History

Elama 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: Elam, Lama, Slama, Alam, Lamb, Sama, Lala, Lada, Salama, Lamm

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Where is the Elama family from?

You can see how Elama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elama family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Elama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Elama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elama 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 51 census records available for the last name Elama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elama 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Elama. 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 2 military records available for the last name Elama. For the veterans among your Elama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elama lifespan?

Average Elama life expectancy in 1974 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elama 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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