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Elsford Family History

Elsford 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: Elford, Telford, Welford, Reliford, Alford, Bluford, Elsmore, Lyford

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Where is the Elsford family from?

You can see how Elsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Elsford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elsford family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elsford's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Elsford families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Elsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsford 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Elsford. 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 7 military records available for the last name Elsford. For the veterans among your Elsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsford lifespan?

Average Elsford life expectancy in 1975 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsford 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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