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Elixson Family History

Elixson 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: Elison, Eliason, Elson, Lipson, Emison, Lison, Lifson, Alexson

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Where is the Elixson family from?

You can see how Elixson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elixson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elixson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Elixson families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Elixson's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Elixson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elixson 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 Elixson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elixson. 50% of Elixson 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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Elixson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Elixson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elixson 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Elixson. 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 103 military records available for the last name Elixson. For the veterans among your Elixson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elixson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Elixson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elixson in 1964 was 64, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elixson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elixson 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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