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Elesby Family History

Elesby 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: Eleby, Clasby, Lesky, Lusby, Oglesby, Presby, Lisby, Ellerby, Cleasby

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Where is the Elesby family from?

You can see how Elesby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elesby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Elesby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Elesby families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elesby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elesby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Elesby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elesby 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elesby. 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 4 military records available for the last name Elesby. For the veterans among your Elesby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elesby lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Elesby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elesby in 1971 was 21, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elesby 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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