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Elsroad Family History

Elsroad 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: Elrod, Elstad, Elson, Elston, Elwood, Elford, Esmond, Olstad, Erstad

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Where is the Elsroad family from?

You can see how Elsroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsroad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsroad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Elsroad families living in Maryland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Elsroad's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Elsroad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsroad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elsroad ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Elsroad ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Elsroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsroad 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Elsroad. 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 29 military records available for the last name Elsroad. For the veterans among your Elsroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsroad lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1999, in the United States, Elsroad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Elsroad in 1954 was 66, and 88 in 1999.

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