This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Elzie family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Elzie Family History

Elzie Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Elsey. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Elzie family from?

You can see how Elzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elzie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Elzie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Elzie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Elzie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Elzie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elzie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Elzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elzie. 40% of Elzie men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Elzie women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elzie were Janitor and House Maid.

View Census Data for Elzie | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    24%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • House Maid
    16%

What Elzie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elzie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Elzie

Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Elzie. 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.

View all Elzie immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 328 military records available for the last name Elzie. For the veterans among your Elzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Elzie military records

You've only scratched the surface of Elzie family history

Discover More

What is the average Elzie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elzie in 1962 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elzie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elzie 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Elzie family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial