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Elixon Family History

Elixon 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: Elison, Elton, Elson, Elston, Ligon, Eldon, Limon, Nixon, Mixon

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Where is the Elixon family from?

You can see how Elixon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elixon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elixon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elixon family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Elixon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Elixon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elixon 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 111 census records available for the last name Elixon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elixon 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 Elixon. 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 15 military records available for the last name Elixon. For the veterans among your Elixon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elixon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Elixon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elixon in 1968 was 59, and 19 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elixon 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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