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Elsweiler Family History

Elsweiler 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: Emswiler, Osweiler, Enzweiler, Seiler, Bleiler, Weiler, Detweiler

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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Elsweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsweiler 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Elsweiler. 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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There are 19 military records available for the last name Elsweiler. For the veterans among your Elsweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsweiler lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Elsweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Elsweiler in 1968 was 82, and 70 in 1988.

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