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Elslander Family History

Elslander Surname Meaning

Flemish: habitational name for someone from a place called Elsland (originally) at a plot of land where alders grow (from Dutch els ‘alder’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Elslander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elslander family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elslander family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elslander's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elslander families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Elslander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elslander 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Elslander. 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 39 military records available for the last name Elslander. For the veterans among your Elslander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elslander lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Elslander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Elslander in 1974 was 92, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elslander 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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