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Elcess Family History

Elcess 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: Gless, Elpers, Elfers, Pless, Ellers, Elsass, Less, Kless, Elbers

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Where is the Elcess family from?

You can see how Elcess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcess family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elcess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Elcess families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Elcess's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Elcess families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elcess 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 Elcess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elcess. 60% of Elcess men worked as a 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
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Elcess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcess 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Elcess. 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 111 military records available for the last name Elcess. For the veterans among your Elcess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcess lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Elcess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elcess in 1968 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elcess 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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