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Elsas Family History

Elsas 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: Elias, Elsass, Elson, Sas, Elam, Elsen, Elman, Bellas, Plas, Laas

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Where is the Elsas family from?

You can see how Elsas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Elsas families living in Glamorgan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Elsas's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Elsas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsas 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 Elsas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsas. 40% of Elsas men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Elsas women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Executive
    34%
  • Manufacturer
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Elsas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 990 census records available for the last name Elsas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsas 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 931 immigration records available for the last name Elsas. 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 480 military records available for the last name Elsas. For the veterans among your Elsas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsas lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Elsas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Elsas in 1943 was 44, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsas 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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