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Els Family History

Els Surname Meaning

German: variant of Else.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Els family from?

You can see how Els families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Els family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Els families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Els families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Els's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Els families in 1891.
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What did your Els ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Els. 100% of Els 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Els. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Els 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Els. 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 607 military records available for the last name Els. For the veterans among your Els ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Els lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Els life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Els in 1961 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Els 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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