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Eleeson Family History

Eleeson 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: Leeson, Gleeson, Elson, Ellenson, Beeson, Enerson, Neeson, Alexson

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Where is the Eleeson family from?

You can see how Eleeson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleeson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Eleeson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Eleeson families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Eleeson's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Eleeson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eleeson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eleeson ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Eleeson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleeson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Eleeson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Eleeson. For the veterans among your Eleeson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleeson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Eleeson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eleeson in 1961 was 57, and 94 in 2003.

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