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Eliser Family History

Eliser 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: Eiser, Elser, Oliver, Kaiser, Lier, Elmer, Lister, Plier, Eisen

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Where is the Eliser family from?

You can see how Eliser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eliser family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eliser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Eliser family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Eliser's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Eliser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eliser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eliser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eliser. 28% of Eliser men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Butcher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Eliser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eliser 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Eliser. 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 65 military records available for the last name Eliser. For the veterans among your Eliser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eliser lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eliser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Eliser in 1965 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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