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Elysa Family History

Elysa 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: Elyea, Belyea, Ely, Lyda, Alyea, Elia, Delisa, Relyea, Else, Elza

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Where is the Elysa family from?

You can see how Elysa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elysa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elysa family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elysa's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elysa families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Elysa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elysa 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elysa. 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 military records available for the last name Elysa. For the veterans among your Elysa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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