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Elesie Family History

Elesie 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: Leslie, Elzie, Leske, Celeste, Else, Lese, Blesi, Levie, Alesi, Elie

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Where is the Elesie family from?

You can see how Elesie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elesie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Elesie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Elesie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Elesie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Elesie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elesie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elesie ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elesie ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Elesie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elesie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Elesie. 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 9 military records available for the last name Elesie. For the veterans among your Elesie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elesie lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1987, in the United States, Elesie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Elesie in 1981 was 88, and 79 in 1987.

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