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Elsplin Family History

Elsplin 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: Esplin, Asplin, Ellin, Enslin, Eplin, Espin, Maslin, Spain, Elson

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Where is the Elsplin family from?

You can see how Elsplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsplin family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Elsplin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsplin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Elsplin families in 1901.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Elsplin lifespan?

Average Elsplin life expectancy in 1996 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsplin 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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