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Elshie Family History

Elshie 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: Emslie, Elzie, Belshe, Else, Shie, Elie, Shi, Ishii, Hashim, Elson

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Where is the Elshie family from?

You can see how Elshie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elshie family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Elshie family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Elshie's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elshie families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Elshie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elshie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elshie. 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 Elshie. For the veterans among your Elshie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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