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Elzen Family History

Elzen 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: Ellen, Elsen, Elden, Elzer, Elzey, Allen, Olsen, Elton, Eden, Elson

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Where is the Elzen family from?

You can see how Elzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Elzen families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Elzen's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Elzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elzen 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 Elzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleswoman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elzen. 100% of Elzen women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Elzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 496 census records available for the last name Elzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzen 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Elzen. 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 51 military records available for the last name Elzen. For the veterans among your Elzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Elzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Elzen in 1967 was 65, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elzen 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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