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Elshaw Family History

Elshaw Surname Meaning

probably a reduced form of Ellershaw.

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


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Where is the Elshaw family from?

You can see how Elshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elshaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elshaw families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Elshaw families living in Yorkshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Elshaw's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Elshaw 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 Elshaw. 100% of Elshaw men worked as a Bricklayer and 87% of Elshaw 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

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elshaw 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Elshaw. 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 128 military records available for the last name Elshaw. For the veterans among your Elshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elshaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Elshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elshaw in 1967 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elshaw 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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