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Elixman Family History

Elixman 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: Elman, Flaxman, Lisman, Lipman, Elfman, Sliman, Elleman, Seligman

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Where is the Elixman family from?

You can see how Elixman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elixman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Elixman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elixman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elixman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elixman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elixman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elixman. 100% of Elixman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Elixman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Elixman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elixman 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elixman. 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 38 military records available for the last name Elixman. For the veterans among your Elixman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elixman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Elixman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elixman in 1965 was 63, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elixman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elixman 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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