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Elslager Family History

Elslager 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: Slager, Elsinger, Elsasser, Sager, Eller, Schlager, Elsner

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Where is the Elslager family from?

You can see how Elslager families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elslager family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elslager families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Elslager family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elslager's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elslager families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elslager 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 Elslager ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elslager. 50% of Elslager men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elslager women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elslager were Packer and Camar Maker.

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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
    50%
  • Dentist
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Packer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Camar Maker
    50%

What Elslager family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 532 census records available for the last name Elslager. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elslager 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Elslager. 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 97 military records available for the last name Elslager. For the veterans among your Elslager ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elslager lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elslager life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elslager in 1963 was 82, and 91 in 2004.

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