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Elsberry Family History

Elsberry Surname Meaning

English: variant of Elsbury.

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


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Where is the Elsberry family from?

You can see how Elsberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsberry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsberry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Elsberry families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elsberry's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elsberry families in 1891.
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What did your Elsberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elsberry. 100% of Elsberry 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Elsberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsberry 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Elsberry. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elsberry. For the veterans among your Elsberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsberry lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Elsberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elsberry in 1955 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsberry 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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