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Elshere Family History

Elshere 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: Elsner, Elchert, Elster, Elsmore, Shere, Felsher, Elser, Fisher

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Where is the Elshere family from?

You can see how Elshere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elshere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elshere family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Elshere's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Elshere families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Elshere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elshere 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 Elshere. 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 military records available for the last name Elshere. For the veterans among your Elshere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elshere lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Elshere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Elshere in 1966 was 62, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elshere 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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