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Elleen Family History

Elleen 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: Ellen, Allen, Elsen, Eller, Killeen, Ellena, Leen, Sellen, Hellen

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Where is the Elleen family from?

You can see how Elleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elleen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Elleen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Elleen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elleen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elleen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elleen 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 56 census records available for the last name Elleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elleen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Elleen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elleen. For the veterans among your Elleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elleen lifespan?

Average Elleen life expectancy in 1986 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elleen 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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