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Elsa Family History

Elsa 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: Elia, Else, Elza, Elsea, Els, Essa, Ela, Basa, Rosa, Elson

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Where is the Elsa family from?

You can see how Elsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Elsa families living in Kentucky. This was about 20% of all the recorded Elsa's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Elsa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsa 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 Elsa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elsa. 100% of Elsa women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Elsa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 694 census records available for the last name Elsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsa 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Elsa. 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 152 military records available for the last name Elsa. For the veterans among your Elsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Elsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elsa in 1968 was 82, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsa 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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