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Elsaw Family History

Elsaw 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: Elson, Elias, Elam, Elsen, Elman, Elstad, Besaw, Law, Versaw, Elia

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Where is the Elsaw family from?

You can see how Elsaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Elsaw families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elsaw families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Elsaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elsaw. 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 18 military records available for the last name Elsaw. For the veterans among your Elsaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsaw lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Elsaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elsaw in 1970 was 62, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsaw 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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