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Elster Family History

Elster Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named (Saxony-Anhalt Saxony).

This is also the name of a river in Saxony which in some cases may have given rise to the surname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Elster family from?

You can see how Elster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elster family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Elster families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Elster's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elster 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 Elster ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boiler Man Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elster. 100% of Elster men worked as a Boiler Man Heavy Worker and 89% of Elster women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Boiler Man Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domcdus
    12%

What Elster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Elster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elster 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Elster. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Elster. For the veterans among your Elster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elster lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Elster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elster in 1959 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elster ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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