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Elsoffer Family History

Elsoffer 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: Soffer, Loffer, Elsasser, Klopfer, Offer, Coffer, Elsner, Saffer

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Where is the Elsoffer family from?

You can see how Elsoffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsoffer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsoffer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elsoffer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Elsoffer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elsoffer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Elsoffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsoffer 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Elsoffer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Elsoffer. For the veterans among your Elsoffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsoffer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Elsoffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elsoffer in 1978 was 53, and 49 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsoffer 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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