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Elsie Family History

Elsie Surname Meaning

English: variant of Elsey. — Note: The population figure published by the US Census Bureau for this surname in the year 2000 is 13

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


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Where is the Elsie family from?

You can see how Elsie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Elsie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Elsie families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Elsie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elsie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elsie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elsie. 89% of Elsie 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

What Elsie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Elsie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elsie. 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 336 military records available for the last name Elsie. For the veterans among your Elsie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsie lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Elsie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elsie in 1948 was 34, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elsie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsie 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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