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Elim Family History

Elim 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: Elam, Klim, Elm, Lim, Elia, Elin, Eli, Elie, Selim, Li

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Where is the Elim family from?

You can see how Elim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Elim families living in Mississippi. This was about 29% of all the recorded Elim's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Elim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elim. 50% of Elim men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 646 census records available for the last name Elim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elim 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 Elim. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elim. For the veterans among your Elim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Elim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elim in 1966 was 84, and 61 in 2002.

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