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Exselsen Family History

Exselsen 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: Axelsen, Elsen, Eisele, Sellen, Engelson, Haselden, Nielsen, Selden

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Where is the Exselsen family from?

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

There are 25 census records available for the last name Exselsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Exselsen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Exselsen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Exselsen. For the veterans among your Exselsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Exselsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Exselsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Exselsen in 1964 was 75, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Exselsen 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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