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Elisar Family History

Elisar 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: Elias, Elijah, Cisar, Lisak, Elia, Delisa, Mlinar, Slusar, Lesar

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Where is the Elisar family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elisar 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 Elisar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elisar. 100% of Elisar 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Elisar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elisar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Elisar. 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 69 military records available for the last name Elisar. For the veterans among your Elisar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elisar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Elisar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Elisar in 1963 was 69, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elisar 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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