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Els Family History

Els Name Meaning

German: variant of Else .

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


Similar surnames: Pels, Ely, Ell, Ess, Else, Elo, Elk, Sens, Ris, Heis

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Where is the Els family from?

You can see how Els families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Els family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Els families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Els family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Els's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Els families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Els surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Els ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bakers Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Els. 45% of Els men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Els women worked as a Bakers Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Els were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bakers Helper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Els. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Els 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 681 immigration records available for the last name Els. 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 607 military records available for the last name Els. For the veterans among your Els ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Els lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Els life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Els in 1961 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

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