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Elsessor Family History

Elsessor 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, Elsaesser, Lessor, Lesser, Ellenson, Engesser

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Where is the Elsessor family from?

You can see how Elsessor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsessor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsessor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Elsessor families living in Ohio. This was about 52% of all the recorded Elsessor's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Elsessor families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Elsessor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsessor 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Elsessor. 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 22 military records available for the last name Elsessor. For the veterans among your Elsessor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsessor lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Elsessor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Elsessor in 1984 was 70, and 35 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsessor 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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