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Elsea Family History

Elsea Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Elsey or German Else.

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


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Where is the Elsea family from?

You can see how Elsea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Elsea families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elsea's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Elsea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsea 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 Elsea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsea. 32% of Elsea men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Elsea women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsea were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    19%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Elsea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsea 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Elsea. 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 722 military records available for the last name Elsea. For the veterans among your Elsea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsea lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Elsea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Elsea in 1947 was 39, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsea 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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