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Elswic Family History

Elswic 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: Elswick, Lewis, Elson, Lewin, Elston, Ellick, Elsen, Edwin, Vlasic

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Where is the Elswic family from?

You can see how Elswic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elswic family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elswic families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Elswic families living in Kentucky. This was about 71% of all the recorded Elswic's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Elswic families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elswic 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 Elswic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elswic. 100% of Elswic men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Elswic family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Elswic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elswic 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elswic. 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 10 military records available for the last name Elswic. For the veterans among your Elswic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elswic lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1995, in the United States, Elswic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elswic in 1989 was 85, and 34 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elswic

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elswic 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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