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Elyea Name Meaning

Variant of Alyea a surname of French origin.

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


Similar surnames: Alyea, Belyea, Elsea, Ely, Cayea, Elder, Belyeu, Elsen, Lye, Eley

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Where is the Elyea family from?

You can see how Elyea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elyea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elyea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Elyea families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Elyea's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elyea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elyea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elyea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elyea. 25% of Elyea men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Elyea women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elyea were Painter and Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elyea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elyea 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Elyea. 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 339 military records available for the last name Elyea. For the veterans among your Elyea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elyea lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elyea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Elyea in 1957 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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