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Elstner Family History

Elstner 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: Elsner, Elster, Easter, Esther, Kastner, Kostner, Platner, Elter

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Where is the Elstner family from?

You can see how Elstner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elstner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elstner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Elstner families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Elstner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Elstner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elstner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elstner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elstner. 100% of Elstner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elstner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Elstner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elstner 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Elstner. 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 537 military records available for the last name Elstner. For the veterans among your Elstner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elstner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elstner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Elstner in 1962 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elstner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elstner 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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