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Elprin Family History

Elprin 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: Elkin, Alphin, Clarin, Ellin, Elfrink, Estrin, Florin, Alperin

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Where is the Elprin family from?

You can see how Elprin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elprin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elprin family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Elprin's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Elprin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elprin 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 20 census records available for the last name Elprin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elprin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elprin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elprin. For the veterans among your Elprin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elprin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Elprin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Elprin in 1979 was 97, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elprin 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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