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Eleser Family History

Eleser 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: Leser, Elser, Bleser, Lever, Elmer, Klever, Elsen, Eller, Kleber

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Where is the Eleser family from?

You can see how Eleser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Eleser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Eleser family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Eleser's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Eleser families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Eleser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleser 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Eleser. 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 51 military records available for the last name Eleser. For the veterans among your Eleser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleser lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Eleser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eleser in 1979 was 27, and 97 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleser 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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