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Elisson Family History

Elisson 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: Eliasson, Elison, Eliason, Glisson, Elson, Elston, Lipson, Liston

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Where is the Elisson family from?

You can see how Elisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elisson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elisson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Elisson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 47% of all the recorded Elisson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Elisson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elisson 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 Elisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elisson. 31% of Elisson men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Elisson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Electrician
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Elisson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Elisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elisson 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Elisson. 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 41 military records available for the last name Elisson. For the veterans among your Elisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elisson lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Elisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elisson in 1996 was 94, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elisson 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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