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Elsden Family History

Elsden Surname Meaning

see Elsdon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elsden family from?

You can see how Elsden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Elsden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Elsden family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elsden families in 1911.
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What did your Elsden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elsden. 15% of Elsden men worked as a Railway Clerk and 79% of Elsden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsden were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    15%
  • Agricultural Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Elsden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsden 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Elsden. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 369 military records available for the last name Elsden. For the veterans among your Elsden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1989, in the United States, Elsden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Elsden in 1965 was 77, and 94 in 1989.

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