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Elss Family History

Elss 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: Ess, Else, Els, Ells, Elks, Eiss, Elms, Ross, Moss, Bass

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Where is the Elss family from?

You can see how Elss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elss families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elss's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elss 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 121 census records available for the last name Elss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elss 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Elss. 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 23 military records available for the last name Elss. For the veterans among your Elss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elss lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Elss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Elss in 1990 was 83, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elss 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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