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Elin Family History

Elin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ellen or Hellen. Russian: variant of Ellen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elin family from?

You can see how Elin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Elin families living in British Columbia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Elin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Elin families in 1911.
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What did your Elin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Matron were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elin. 27% of Elin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elin women worked as a Matron. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elin were Accountant and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Accountant
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Matron
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elin. 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 279 military records available for the last name Elin. For the veterans among your Elin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Elin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elin in 1944 was 40, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elin 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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