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Elshant Family History

Elshant 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: Welshans, Olshan, Shan, Elson, Oliphant, Plant, Elston, Elsen, Levant

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Where is the Elshant family from?

You can see how Elshant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elshant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elshant families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1920 there were 2 Elshant families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Elshant's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Elshant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elshant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elshant ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elshant ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Elshant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elshant 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Elshant. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elshant. For the veterans among your Elshant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elshant lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elshant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elshant in 1966 was 70, and 106 in 2004.

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