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Elisa Family History

Elisa 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: Elia, Delisa, Lisa, Melis, Oliva, Lis, Elias, Bliss, Melia, Elijah

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Where is the Elisa family from?

You can see how Elisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elisa family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elisa families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Elisa family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Elisa's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Elisa families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elisa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elisa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elisa. 100% of Elisa men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Elisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elisa 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Elisa. 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 42 military records available for the last name Elisa. For the veterans among your Elisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elisa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1982, in the United States, Elisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Elisa in 1963 was 62, and 65 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elisa 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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