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Elsesser Family History

Elsesser Name Meaning

German (mainly Bavaria and Hesse): variant of Elsässer (see Elsasser ) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Elsaesser, Lesser, Lesner, Nesser, Griesser, Glasser, Closser

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Where is the Elsesser family from?

You can see how Elsesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsesser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Elsesser families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsesser's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Elsesser families in 1891.
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What did your Elsesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsesser. 20% of Elsesser men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Elsesser women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsesser were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elsesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsesser 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Elsesser. 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 860 military records available for the last name Elsesser. For the veterans among your Elsesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsesser lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Elsesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elsesser in 1951 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

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