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Elcessor Family History

Elcessor Name 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: Elsesser, Lessor, Elsasser, Lesser, Ellenson, Engesser, Eliasson

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Where is the Elcessor family from?

You can see how Elcessor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elcessor family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Elcessor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Elcessor family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Elcessor's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Elcessor families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elcessor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elcessor ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Elcessor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elcessor 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elcessor. 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 16 military records available for the last name Elcessor. For the veterans among your Elcessor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elcessor lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Elcessor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elcessor in 1981 was 94, and 67 in 2000.

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