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Elsiner Family History

Elsiner 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, Elsinger, Leiner, Ellner, Eisner, Elster, Essner, Gelsinger

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Where is the Elsiner family from?

You can see how Elsiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsiner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Elsiner families living in Vermont. This was about 65% of all the recorded Elsiner's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Elsiner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Elsiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsiner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Elsiner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elsiner. For the veterans among your Elsiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsiner lifespan?

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