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Elsmere Family History

Elsmere Surname Meaning

see Ellesmere.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Elsmere family from?

You can see how Elsmere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsmere family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsmere families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Elsmere families living in Herefordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elsmere's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Elsmere families in 1891.
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What did your Elsmere ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elsmere. 100% of Elsmere women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elsmere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elsmere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsmere 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Elsmere. 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 96 military records available for the last name Elsmere. For the veterans among your Elsmere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsmere lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Elsmere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elsmere in 1974 was 76, and 96 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elsmere

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsmere 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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