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Elzie Family History

Elzie Name Meaning

Altered form of English Elsey . It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


Similar surnames: Empie, Elbe, Else, Ellin, Elzy, Elzey, Elzer, Glave, Delage, Lie

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Where is the Elzie family from?

You can see how Elzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elzie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Elzie families living in Yorkshire. This was about 66% of all the recorded Elzie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elzie families in 1891.
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What did your Elzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elzie. 100% of Elzie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzie 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Elzie. 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 328 military records available for the last name Elzie. For the veterans among your Elzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elzie in 1962 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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