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Elises Family History

Elises 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: Elias, Bliss, Eisen, Elsen, Lies, Eliades, Moises, Elsey, Else

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Where is the Elises family from?

You can see how Elises families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elises family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Elises families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elises's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elises families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Elises. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elises 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Elises. 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 18 military records available for the last name Elises. For the veterans among your Elises ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elises lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Elises life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elises in 1998 was 66, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elises 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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