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Elsenheimer Family History

Elsenheimer 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: Meisenheimer, Misenheimer, Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer, Elsenpeter

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Where is the Elsenheimer family from?

You can see how Elsenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsenheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elsenheimer families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elsenheimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elsenheimer families in 1880.
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What did your Elsenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elsenheimer. 100% of Elsenheimer men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Elsenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsenheimer 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Elsenheimer. 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 105 military records available for the last name Elsenheimer. For the veterans among your Elsenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsenheimer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elsenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elsenheimer in 1966 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsenheimer 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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