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Elsbree Name Meaning

Altered form of English Alsbury .

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


Similar surnames: Embree, Elsbury, Bisbee, Hembree, Albee, Busbee, Winfree, Sebree

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Where is the Elsbree family from?

You can see how Elsbree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsbree family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsbree families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Elsbree families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elsbree's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Elsbree families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsbree surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elsbree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsbree. 40% of Elsbree men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Elsbree women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsbree were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elsbree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsbree 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Elsbree. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 249 military records available for the last name Elsbree. For the veterans among your Elsbree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsbree lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Elsbree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elsbree in 1951 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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