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Elsman Family History

Elsman 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: Elman, Elfman, Alsman, Essman, Ellman, Eisman, Allman, Osman, Elson

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Where is the Elsman family from?

You can see how Elsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elsman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elsman family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Elsman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsman 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 Elsman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsman. 29% of Elsman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elsman women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsman were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Elsman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsman 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Elsman. 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 209 military records available for the last name Elsman. For the veterans among your Elsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Elsman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elsman in 1961 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elsman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsman 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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