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Elsaesser Family History

Elsaesser Name Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic) (Elsässer): see Elsasser .

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


Similar surnames: Elsasser, Elsesser, Elsass, Glasser, Leiser, Klausner, Saenger

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Where is the Elsaesser family from?

You can see how Elsaesser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elsaesser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elsaesser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Elsaesser families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Elsaesser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Elsaesser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elsaesser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Elsaesser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Elsaesser. 39% of Elsaesser men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Elsaesser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elsaesser were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elsaesser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elsaesser 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Elsaesser. 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 316 military records available for the last name Elsaesser. For the veterans among your Elsaesser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elsaesser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Elsaesser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Elsaesser in 1952 was 30, and 83 in 2004.

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