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Elizer Family History

Elizer 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: Elzer, Lizer, Oliver, Lier, Elmer, Plier, Eller, Elder, Glazer

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Where is the Elizer family from?

You can see how Elizer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elizer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elizer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Elizer families living in Berkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Elizer's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Elizer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elizer 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 Elizer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elizer. 47% of Elizer men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Elizer women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elizer were Minister and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Minister
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Elizer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elizer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elizer 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Elizer. 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 185 military records available for the last name Elizer. For the veterans among your Elizer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elizer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Elizer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elizer in 1962 was 70, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elizer 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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