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Elshe Family History

Elshe 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: Belshe, Else, Elson, Elsen, Espe, Elbe, Welsh, Elsner, Elzie, Elster

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Where is the Elshe family from?

You can see how Elshe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elshe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elshe family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Elshe's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Elshe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elshe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Elshe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elshe 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elshe. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elshe. For the veterans among your Elshe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elshe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elshe 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elshe

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