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Elsolf Family History

Elsolf 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: Elson, Musolf, Egolf, Wolf, Sol, Elton, Rolf, Elston, Nelson, Elwell

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Where is the Elsolf family from?

You can see how Elsolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsolf family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elsolf family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsolf's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Elsolf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Elsolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsolf 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Elsolf. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elsolf. For the veterans among your Elsolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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