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Elisabeth Family History

Elisabeth 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: Elizabeth, Helseth, Elijah, Lambeth, Blissett, Eiswerth, Ellsworth

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Where is the Elisabeth family from?

You can see how Elisabeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elisabeth family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elisabeth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Elisabeth families living in Berwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elisabeth's in Scotland. Berwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Elisabeth families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elisabeth 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 Elisabeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elisabeth. 100% of Elisabeth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elisabeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Elisabeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elisabeth 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Elisabeth. 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 43 military records available for the last name Elisabeth. For the veterans among your Elisabeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elisabeth lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1982, in the United States, Elisabeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elisabeth in 1976 was 41, and 43 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elisabeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elisabeth 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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