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Elsner Family History

Elsner Surname Meaning

German:: northern topographic name for someone who lived near alders from Low German else ‘alder’. It may also be a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word.

In Silesia it has the same meaning but is of ultimate Slavic origin. This surname is also found elsewhere in central Europe e.g. in Czechia and Slovenia where it may (also) be a translation into German of corresponding Slavic surnames.

Metronymic from the personal name Else a short form of Elisabeth (see Elizabeth).

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


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You can see how Elsner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Elsner families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Elsner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elsner families in 1891.
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What did your Elsner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elsner. 100% of Elsner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Elsner. For the veterans among your Elsner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsner lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Elsner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elsner in 1954 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

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