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Elsley Family History

Elsley Surname Meaning

from Eltisley (Cambs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elsley family from?

You can see how Elsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 92 Elsley families living in Surrey. This was about 34% of all the recorded Elsley's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Elsley families in 1891.
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What did your Elsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elsley. 29% of Elsley men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Elsley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsley were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Retired
    15%
  • Iron Roofer Charge
    10%
  • Gardener
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Elsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Elsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsley 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 510 immigration records available for the last name Elsley. 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 304 military records available for the last name Elsley. For the veterans among your Elsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Elsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Elsley in 1969 was 66, and 71 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsley 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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