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Elschner Family History

Elschner 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: Belschner, Taschner, Elsner, Eschler, Lechner, Lachner, Leuschner

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Where is the Elschner family from?

You can see how Elschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elschner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Elschner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Elschner families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elschner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elschner families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Elschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elschner 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Elschner. 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 106 military records available for the last name Elschner. For the veterans among your Elschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elschner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Elschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elschner in 1963 was 68, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elschner 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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