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Elsler Family History

Elsler 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: Eller, Elsner, Elster, Esler, Essler, Easler, Elser, Eisler, Geller

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Where is the Elsler family from?

You can see how Elsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Elsler family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsler's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Elsler families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Elsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsler 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Elsler. 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 198 military records available for the last name Elsler. For the veterans among your Elsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Elsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elsler in 1965 was 59, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsler 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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