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Elzea Family History

Elzea 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: Elza, Elsea, Elyea, Elzer, Elzey, Elmer, Ellen, Elsen, Eller, Elder

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Where is the Elzea family from?

You can see how Elzea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elzea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Elzea families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Elzea's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Elzea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elzea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elzea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Musician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elzea. 27% of Elzea men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Elzea women worked as a Musician. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Electrician
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Musician
    100%
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What Elzea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elzea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzea 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Elzea. 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 270 military records available for the last name Elzea. For the veterans among your Elzea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elzea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Elzea in 1963 was 79, and 77 in 2004.

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