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Elzey Family History

Elzey Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Elsey.

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


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Where is the Elzey family from?

You can see how Elzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Elzey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Elzey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elzey families in 1891.
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What did your Elzey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Elzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzey 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Elzey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Elzey. For the veterans among your Elzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzey lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Elzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elzey in 1956 was 70, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elzey 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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