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Elzy Family History

Elzy Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Elsey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elzy family from?

You can see how Elzy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elzy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Elzy families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elzy's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elzy families in 1891.
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What did your Elzy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elzy. 41% of Elzy men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Elzy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elzy were Labor and Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Elzy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elzy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzy 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Elzy. 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 612 military records available for the last name Elzy. For the veterans among your Elzy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Elzy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Elzy in 1951 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elzy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elzy 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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