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Elsbury Family History

Elsbury Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Aylesbury (Buckinghamshire) from an Old English personal name Ægel (genitive Ægeles Ægles) + burg ‘fortified place’ (dative byrig).

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


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Where is the Elsbury family from?

You can see how Elsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsbury families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Elsbury families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Elsbury's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elsbury families in 1891.
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What did your Elsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elsbury. 34% of Elsbury men worked as a Police Constable and 98% of Elsbury women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsbury were Iron Moulder Heavy Worker and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Constable
    34%
  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Iron Moulder Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    98%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

What Elsbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Elsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsbury 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 648 immigration records available for the last name Elsbury. 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 516 military records available for the last name Elsbury. For the veterans among your Elsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsbury lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Elsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elsbury in 1955 was 28, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsbury 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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