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Elsender Family History

Elsender Surname Meaning

see Alexander.

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


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Where is the Elsender family from?

You can see how Elsender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsender family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Elsender families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Elsender families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsender's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Elsender families in 1891.
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What did your Elsender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elsender. 100% of Elsender men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Elsender 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • House Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Elsender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsender 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Elsender. 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 42 military records available for the last name Elsender. For the veterans among your Elsender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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