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Elshire Family History

Elshire Surname 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: Abshire, Shire, Aleshire, Elsmore, Wilshire, Spire, Shore, Bashore

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Where is the Elshire family from?

You can see how Elshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elshire family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elshire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Elshire families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Elshire's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elshire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elshire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elshire. 38% of Elshire men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Elshire women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elshire were Sheep Herder and Beauty Operator.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Sheep Herder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Beauty Operator
    34%

What Elshire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Elshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elshire 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Elshire. 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 260 military records available for the last name Elshire. For the veterans among your Elshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elshire lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Elshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Elshire in 1944 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elshire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elshire 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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