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Elsenrath Family History

Elsenrath 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: Eisenbarth, Eisenbach, Deisenroth, Eisenach, Elsworth, Eckenroth

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Where is the Elsenrath family from?

You can see how Elsenrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsenrath family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsenrath families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Elsenrath families living in Missouri. This was about 68% of all the recorded Elsenrath's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Elsenrath families in 1880.
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What did your Elsenrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elsenrath. 40% of Elsenrath 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
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farming
    10%

What Elsenrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Elsenrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsenrath 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Elsenrath. 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 54 military records available for the last name Elsenrath. For the veterans among your Elsenrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsenrath lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Elsenrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elsenrath in 1965 was 83, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsenrath 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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