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Elane Family History

Elane Name 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: Lane, Eland, Delane, Slane, Eline, Blane, Plane, Cane, Blake, Clare

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Where is the Elane family from?

You can see how Elane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elane families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Elane families living in Texas. This was about 54% of all the recorded Elane's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Elane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elane 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 Elane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elane. 35% of Elane men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elane women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elane were Attendant and Servant. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Elane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elane 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Elane. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 155 military records available for the last name Elane. For the veterans among your Elane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elane lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Elane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elane in 1969 was 68, and 69 in 2001.

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