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Elsinga Family History

Elsinga 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: Elsing, Elzinga, Helsing, Felsing, Elting, Elling, Insinga, Ensing

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Where is the Elsinga family from?

You can see how Elsinga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsinga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsinga families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Elsinga families living in Michigan. This was about 79% of all the recorded Elsinga's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Elsinga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsinga 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 Elsinga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elsinga. 60% of Elsinga men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Elsinga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Elsinga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsinga 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Elsinga. 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 17 military records available for the last name Elsinga. For the veterans among your Elsinga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsinga lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Elsinga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elsinga in 1967 was 86, and 86 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elsinga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsinga 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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