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Elsen Name Meaning

metronymic from a short form of the female personal name Elisabeth (see Elizabeth). probably also a shortened form of van Elsen, a habitational name for someone from any of various places named Elzen, for example in North Brabant, or in the Belgian provinces of Brabant and Liège. Alternatively, it may be from van den Elsen, a topographic name from the plural of els ‘alder’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Ellen, Elson, Olsen, Elbe, Else, Felsen, Elton, Elston, Essen, Eisen

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Elsen Family Origin

Where is the Elsen family from?

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You can see how Elsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsen families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Elsen families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elsen's in the UK. London had the highest population of Elsen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Elsen Family Occupations

What did your Elsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Elsen occupation in the UK was Engine Fitter. 50% of Elsen's were Engine Fitters. Engine Fitter and Packing Case Maker were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Elsen.

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  • Engine Fitter

    50%

  • Packing Case Maker

    50%

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

Elsen Historical Records

What Elsen family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Elsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elsen. 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 Card

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Elsen. For the veterans among your Elsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Elsen Life Expectancy

What is the average Elsen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Elsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elsen in 1957 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsen 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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