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Ellsessar Family History

Ellsessar 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, Elsasser, Ellestad, Elsaesser, Eller, Ellender, Ellena

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

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Ellsessar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsessar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ellsessar. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Ellsessar. For the veterans among your Ellsessar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsessar lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Ellsessar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ellsessar in 1979 was 83, and 75 in 2002.

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