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Elzia Family History

Elzia 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: Elzie, Elia, Elza, Elias, Melia, Lia, Elkin, Zia, Ellis, Ezra

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Where is the Elzia family from?

You can see how Elzia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elzia family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Elzia's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Elzia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elzia 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 Elzia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elzia. 100% of Elzia men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Elzia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzia 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elzia. 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 19 military records available for the last name Elzia. For the veterans among your Elzia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzia lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Elzia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Elzia in 1993 was 66, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elzia 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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