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Elshender Family History

Elshender 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: Ellender, Lavender, Blender, Elsner, Elander, Lender, Stender

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Where is the Elshender family from?

You can see how Elshender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elshender family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Elshender families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Elshender families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elshender's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Elshender families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Elshender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elshender 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elshender. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elshender. For the veterans among your Elshender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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