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Elsy Family History

Elsy Name Meaning

see Elsey .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Ely, Elsey, Else, Eley, Els, Elzy, Loy, Elson, Ley, Bly

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Where is the Elsy family from?

You can see how Elsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Elsy families living in Virginia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Elsy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Elsy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsy 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 Elsy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsy. 50% of Elsy men worked as an Attendant and 50% of Elsy women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsy were Painter and Quilter. .

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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

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Quilter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsy 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Elsy. 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 158 military records available for the last name Elsy. For the veterans among your Elsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Elsy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Elsy in 1962 was 30, and 93 in 1995.

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