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Elsinger Family History

Elsinger Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Elsing.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elsinger family from?

You can see how Elsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Elsinger families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Elsinger's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Elsinger families in 1880.
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What did your Elsinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Trained Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsinger. 30% of Elsinger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Elsinger women worked as a Trained Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    21%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trained Nurse
    100%

What Elsinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsinger 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Elsinger. 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 390 military records available for the last name Elsinger. For the veterans among your Elsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Elsinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elsinger in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elsinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elsinger 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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