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Elzer Family History

Elzer Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from Elze a place on the Leine River. probably also a variant of Elser.

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


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Where is the Elzer family from?

You can see how Elzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Elzer families living in Manitoba. This was about 55% of all the recorded Elzer's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Elzer families in 1911.
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What did your Elzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elzer. 16% of Elzer men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Elzer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elzer were Machinist and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Machinist
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Sales Clerk
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzer 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Elzer. 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 384 military records available for the last name Elzer. For the veterans among your Elzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elzer lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Elzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elzer in 1941 was 34, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elzer 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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