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Elzas Family History

Elzas 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: Elias, Elza, Elam, Elman, Bellas, Plas, Laas, Glas, Almas, Ellis

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Where is the Elzas family from?

You can see how Elzas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elzas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Elzas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Elzas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elzas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Elzas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzas 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Elzas. 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 54 military records available for the last name Elzas. For the veterans among your Elzas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzas lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Elzas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Elzas in 1975 was 61, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elzas 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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