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Elsohn Family History

Elsohn 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, Elton, Elston, Nelson, Elsen, Melson, Eldon, Kelson, Belson

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Where is the Elsohn family from?

You can see how Elsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elsohn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsohn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elsohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsohn 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 18 census records available for the last name Elsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsohn 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Elsohn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Elsohn. For the veterans among your Elsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsohn lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Elsohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elsohn in 1984 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsohn 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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