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Elsila Family History

Elsila 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: Ollila, Elia, Elsea, Elsing, Sala, Basil, Oliva, Elson, Elias, Vila

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Where is the Elsila family from?

You can see how Elsila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsila family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elsila families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Elsila family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsila's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Elsila families in 1891.
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What did your Elsila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsila. 100% of Elsila men worked as a Labor and 67% of Elsila women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Elsila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Elsila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsila 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Elsila. 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 49 military records available for the last name Elsila. For the veterans among your Elsila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsila lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Elsila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elsila in 1963 was 72, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsila 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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