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Elso Family History

Elso 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: Elson, Elo, Elmo, Kelso, Else, Els, Elko, So, Leo, Elton

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Where is the Elso family from?

You can see how Elso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elso family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elso families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Elso families living in Leicestershire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Elso's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Elso families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elso 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 Elso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elso. 34% of Elso men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Driver
    34%
  • Mason Tender
    34%

What Elso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Elso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elso 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Elso. 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 58 military records available for the last name Elso. For the veterans among your Elso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elso lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Elso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elso in 1965 was 69, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elso

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elso 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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