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Elpson Family History

Elpson 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: Elson, Elison, Ellson, Empson, Elton, Elston, Nelson, Lipson, Elsen

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Where is the Elpson family from?

You can see how Elpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elpson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Elpson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Elpson families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elpson's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Elpson families in 1891.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elpson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Elpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elpson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elpson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elpson. For the veterans among your Elpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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