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Ellsasser Family History

Ellsasser 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: Elsasser, Elsaesser, Elsesser, Lasser, Sasser, Ellwanger, Elsass

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Where is the Ellsasser family from?

You can see how Ellsasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellsasser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellsasser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Ellsasser families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Ellsasser's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Ellsasser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ellsasser 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 Ellsasser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Ellsasser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 427 census records available for the last name Ellsasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsasser 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Ellsasser. 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 52 military records available for the last name Ellsasser. For the veterans among your Ellsasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsasser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Ellsasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ellsasser in 1965 was 61, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellsasser 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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