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Elena Family History

Elena Name Meaning

Spanish and Italian: from the female personal name Elena from Latin Helena of Greek origin.

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


Similar surnames: Melena, Ellena, Lena, Lenz, Eden, Ellen, Leng, Glen, Elsen, Eland

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Where is the Elena family from?

You can see how Elena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elena family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Elena family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elena's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Elena families in 1880.
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What did your Elena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elena. 100% of Elena men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Elena women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elena 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 729 immigration records available for the last name Elena. 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 107 military records available for the last name Elena. For the veterans among your Elena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elena lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Elena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Elena in 1974 was 66, and 26 in 1997.

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