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Elst Family History

Elst 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: East, Else, Els, Best, Post, Elson, Oest, Most, Last, Geist

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Where is the Elst family from?

You can see how Elst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Elst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Elst families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Elst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elst 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 Elst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elst. 100% of Elst men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Elst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Elst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elst 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 Elst. 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 120 military records available for the last name Elst. For the veterans among your Elst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elst lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Elst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Elst in 1978 was 27, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elst 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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