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Elza Family History

Elza Name Meaning

Altered form of English Elsey .

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


Similar surnames: Lia, Penza, Ela, Elia, Enz, Elbe, Belka, Benza, Buza, Elmo

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Where is the Elza family from?

You can see how Elza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elza families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Elza family living in Bedfordshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Elza's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 4 other counties had the highest population of Elza families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elza. 38% of Elza men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elza women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elza were Farm Labor and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farm Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elza 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Elza. 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 418 military records available for the last name Elza. For the veterans among your Elza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Elza in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

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