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Elseser Family History

Elseser 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: Elsesser, Elsasser, Leser, Elsner, Loeser, Esser, Elster, Glaeser

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Where is the Elseser family from?

You can see how Elseser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elseser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elseser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Elseser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Elseser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elseser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Elseser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elseser 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Elseser. 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 28 military records available for the last name Elseser. For the veterans among your Elseser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elseser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Elseser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Elseser in 1966 was 83, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elseser 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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