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Elleser Family History

Elleser 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: Eller, Ellender, Leser, Loeser, Ellner, Ellefsen, Kelleher, Glaeser

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Where is the Elleser family from?

You can see how Elleser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elleser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elleser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elleser families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Elleser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elleser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elleser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elleser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elleser. 100% of Elleser women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Elleser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Elleser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elleser 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Elleser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Elleser. For the veterans among your Elleser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elleser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Elleser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Elleser in 1967 was 66, and 78 in 1992.

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