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Elsoff Family History

Elsoff 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, Elliff, Egloff, Rosoff, Eoff, Beloff, Emshoff, Loff, Emhoff

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Where is the Elsoff family from?

You can see how Elsoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsoff family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Elsoff families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsoff's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elsoff families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Elsoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsoff 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elsoff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Elsoff. For the veterans among your Elsoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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