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Elsam Family History

Elsam Surname Meaning

see Elsom.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elsam family from?

You can see how Elsam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Elsam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Elsam families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Elsam's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Elsam families in 1891.
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What did your Elsam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, In Holy Orders and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elsam. 100% of Elsam men worked as an In Holy Orders and 80% of Elsam 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • In Holy Orders
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Canning Factory Hand
    9%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elsam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsam 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Elsam. 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 75 military records available for the last name Elsam. For the veterans among your Elsam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsam lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Elsam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Elsam in 1983 was 91, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsam 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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