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Elsome Family History

Elsome Surname Meaning

see Elsom.

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


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Where is the Elsome family from?

You can see how Elsome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsome family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Elsome families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Elsome families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Elsome's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Elsome families in 1891.
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What did your Elsome ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elsome. 75% of Elsome 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Fish Worker
    25%

What Elsome family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Elsome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsome 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Elsome. 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 51 military records available for the last name Elsome. For the veterans among your Elsome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsome lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Elsome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elsome in 1976 was 64, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsome 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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