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Elsemore Family History

Elsemore 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: Elsmore, Elmore, Sisemore, Bellemore, Ellmore, Passmore, Rushmore

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Where is the Elsemore family from?

You can see how Elsemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsemore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsemore families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Elsemore families living in Staffordshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elsemore's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Elsemore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsemore 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 Elsemore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsemore. 100% of Elsemore men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Elsemore women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Elsemore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Elsemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsemore 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Elsemore. 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 135 military records available for the last name Elsemore. For the veterans among your Elsemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsemore lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elsemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elsemore in 1966 was 69, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elsemore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsemore 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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