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Eleton Family History

Eleton 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: Elton, Elston, Easton, Alton, Alston, Leon, Elson, Felton, Luton

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Where is the Eleton family from?

You can see how Eleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eleton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Eleton families living in Ontario. This was about 89% of all the recorded Eleton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eleton families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Eleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleton 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 Eleton. 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 18 military records available for the last name Eleton. For the veterans among your Eleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Eleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eleton in 1963 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleton 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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