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Elaser Family History

Elaser Surname 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: Glaser, Blaser, Laser, Elser, Plaster, Layer, Fraser, Easter, Klauer

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Where is the Elaser family from?

You can see how Elaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elaser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elaser families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Elaser families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elaser's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Elaser families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elaser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Elaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elaser 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Elaser. 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 20 military records available for the last name Elaser. For the veterans among your Elaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elaser lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Elaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elaser in 1972 was 49, and 56 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elaser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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