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Elsten Family History

Elsten Name 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: Elston, Elsen, Elster, Esten, Easton, Olsen, Alston, Elton, Easter

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Where is the Elsten family from?

You can see how Elsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Elsten family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Elsten's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Elsten families in 1911.
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What did your Elsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsten. 21% of Elsten men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Elsten women worked as a Teller. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsten were Farmer and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    21%
  • Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teller
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsten 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Elsten. 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 156 military records available for the last name Elsten. For the veterans among your Elsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsten lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Elsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Elsten in 1958 was 81, and 63 in 2004.

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