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Elsos Family History

Elsos 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: Elson, Elton, Elias, Elston, Nelson, Elsen, Delos, Melson, Eldon

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Where is the Elsos family from?

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

There are 23 census records available for the last name Elsos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsos 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Elsos. 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 6 military records available for the last name Elsos. For the veterans among your Elsos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsos lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Elsos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elsos in 1989 was 75, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsos 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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