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Elsnes Family History

Elsnes 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: Elsner, Elsen, Ellner, Eisner, Elster, Llanes, Essner, Enes, Elsey

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Elsnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsnes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elsnes. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Elsnes. For the veterans among your Elsnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsnes lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Elsnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elsnes in 1972 was 42, and 89 in 1997.

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