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Elsensohn Family History

Elsensohn 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: Ellenson, Rosenson, Eisenlohr, Estenson, Elletson, Elberson, Ellefson

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Where is the Elsensohn family from?

You can see how Elsensohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsensohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsensohn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Elsensohn families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Elsensohn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Elsensohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsensohn 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 Elsensohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsensohn. 34% of Elsensohn men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Elsensohn women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Cattle Buyerbutcher
    23%
  • Knitter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Elsensohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Elsensohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsensohn 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Elsensohn. 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 113 military records available for the last name Elsensohn. For the veterans among your Elsensohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsensohn lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elsensohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elsensohn in 1963 was 48, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elsensohn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsensohn 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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