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Elstrand Family History

Elstrand 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: Ekstrand, Strand, Elstad, Ostrand, Eastland, Engstrand, Ahlstrand

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Where is the Elstrand family from?

You can see how Elstrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elstrand family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elstrand family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elstrand's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Elstrand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elstrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Elstrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elstrand 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Elstrand. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elstrand. For the veterans among your Elstrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elstrand lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Elstrand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Elstrand in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elstrand 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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