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Elise Family History

Elise 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: Else, Delise, Eline, Klise, Clise, Elie, Melis, Lis, Elias, Bliss

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Where is the Elise family from?

You can see how Elise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Elise families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Elise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elise 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 Elise ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elise. 100% of Elise women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elise 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Elise. 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 56 military records available for the last name Elise. For the veterans among your Elise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elise lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Elise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elise in 1979 was 84, and 56 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elise 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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