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Elsass Family History

Elsass Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from Alsace German Elsass (see Elsasser).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elsass family from?

You can see how Elsass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsass family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Elsass families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Elsass's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Elsass families in 1891.
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What did your Elsass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsass. 18% of Elsass men worked as a Farming and 34% of Elsass women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsass were Farm Hand and Clerical.

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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

  • Farming
    18%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Clerical
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elsass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsass 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Elsass. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Elsass. For the veterans among your Elsass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsass lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Elsass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Elsass in 1958 was 47, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsass 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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