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Elasser Family History

Elasser 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: Elsasser, Lasser, Glasser, Plaster, Easter, Grasser, Glaser, Nasser

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Where is the Elasser family from?

You can see how Elasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elasser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elasser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Elasser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 71% of all the recorded Elasser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Elasser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trucker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elasser. 100% of Elasser men worked as a Trucker. .

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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

  • Trucker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Elasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elasser 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Elasser. 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 28 military records available for the last name Elasser. For the veterans among your Elasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elasser lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Elasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elasser in 1972 was 49, and 93 in 2003.

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