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Elstien Family History

Elstien 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: Elston, Elsen, Stien, Alsteen, Elster, Bastien, Eastin, Esten, Austin

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Where is the Elstien family from?

You can see how Elstien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elstien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elstien family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Elstien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elstien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elstien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Elstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elstien 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Elstien. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elstien. For the veterans among your Elstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elstien lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Elstien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elstien in 1972 was 70, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elstien 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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