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Elvesether Family History

Elvesether 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: Esther, Lester, Flesher, Vester, Leather, Sylvester, Loescher, Elster

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Where is the Elvesether family from?

You can see how Elvesether families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elvesether family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elvesether family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Elvesether's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Elvesether families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Elvesether. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elvesether 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 Elvesether. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elvesether. For the veterans among your Elvesether ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elvesether lifespan?

Average Elvesether life expectancy in 1978 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elvesether 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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