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Elsey Family History

Elsey Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Alfsi Elsi Old (English Ælfsige from ælf ‘elf’ + sige ‘victory’).

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


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Where is the Elsey family from?

You can see how Elsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 208 Elsey families living in London. This was about 18% of all the recorded Elsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elsey families in 1891.
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What did your Elsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elsey. 10% of Elsey men worked as a Bricklayer and 70% of Elsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsey were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    10%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Gardener
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Elsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Elsey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Elsey. For the veterans among your Elsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Elsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elsey in 1953 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsey 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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