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Ellsesser Family History

Ellsesser 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: Elsesser, Elsasser, Elsaesser, Ellender, Lesser, Ellefsen, Engesser

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Where is the Ellsesser family from?

You can see how Ellsesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ellsesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ellsesser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ellsesser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ellsesser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ellsesser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Ellsesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ellsesser 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ellsesser. 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 40 military records available for the last name Ellsesser. For the veterans among your Ellsesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ellsesser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Ellsesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ellsesser in 1967 was 72, and 95 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ellsesser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ellsesser 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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