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Elseman Family History

Elseman 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: Elleman, Eiseman, Roseman, Elsen, Elman, Alleman, Elfman, Baseman

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Where is the Elseman family from?

You can see how Elseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elseman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Elseman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Elseman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elseman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elseman 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 Elseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elseman. 50% of Elseman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Elseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Elseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elseman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Elseman. 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 23 military records available for the last name Elseman. For the veterans among your Elseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elseman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Elseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elseman in 1964 was 84, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elseman 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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