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Elsa Gunvor Pettersson, 1926 - 1898
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Elsa Pettersson (born Gudmundsdotter), 1734 - 1813
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ELSA Augusta Pettersson (born Smedberg), 1886 - 1940
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Elsa Augusta Pettersson (born f. Pettersson), 1886 - 1940
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ELSA* Olivia Juliana Arvidsson (Arwidsson) (born Pettersson), 1895 - 1972
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ELSA* Olivia Juliana Arvidsson (born Pettersson), 1895 - 1972
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Elsa Margit Wahlqvist (born Pettersson), 1905 - 1994
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ELSA Augusta Pettersson (born Smedberg), 1886 - 1940
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Elsa Amalia Eriksson (born Pettersson), 1893 - 1976
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Elsa Maria Berg (born Pettersson), 1901 - 1982
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Elsa* Elisabet Lund (born Pettersson), 1895 - 1972
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Elsa Linnéa Elvira Svensson (born Pettersson), 1900 - 1981
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Elsa* Kristina Ekström (born Pettersson), 1897 - 1967
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Elsa Maria Håkansson (born f. Pettersson), 1895 - 1969
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Elsa Kristina Svedberg (born Pettersson Grandberg), 1888 - 1977
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Elsa Pettersson, Circa 1900 - 1930
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Elsa Johnson (born Pettersson), 1903 - 1986
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Elsa Pettersson in The Norwalk Hour - Sep 12 1938
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Elsa Pettersson in The Norwalk Hour - May 11 1932
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Elsa Pettersson in The Norwalk Hour - May 18 1932
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Elsa Pettersson in The Norwalk Hour - Oct 12 1939
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Elsa Maria Pettersson, 1883 - 1936
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Elsa Maria Pettersson, 1882 - 1925
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Elsa Maria Pettersson, 1880 - 1922
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Elsa Maria Pettersson, 1889 - 1918
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Elsa Sofia Pettersson, 1897 - 1897
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Elsa Maria Pettersson, 1903 - 1903
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Elsa Matilda Pettersson, 1896 - 1903
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Elsa Maria Charlotta Pettersson, 1893 - 1896
Sweden, DeathsElsa Maria Pettersson, 1911 - 1993
BillionGravesElsa Linnéa Pettersson (born Åström), 1906 - 1989
BillionGravesElsa Pettersson, 1924 - 2005
BillionGravesElsa Pettersson, 1898 - 1984
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Elsa Pettersson, Circa 1902 - 1938
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Elsa Pettersson, Circa 1892 - 1911
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Elsa Pettersson (born Pettersson-Blixt), born Circa 1897
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Elsa Pettersson, born Circa 1910
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois)Elsa Petersson (born Petersdotter), 1798 - 1873
FamilySearch Family TreeElsa Maria Johansson (born Pettersson), 1894 - 1974
FamilySearch Family TreeElsa Kristina Pettersson, 1888 - 1977
FamilySearch Family TreeElsa Maria Pettersson (born Kronholm), 1887 - 1951
FamilySearch Family TreeElsa Elisabet Andersen (born Pettersson), 1914 - 2013
Geni World Family TreeElsa Sofia Larsson (born Pettersson), 1895 - 1973
Geni World Family TreeElsa Kristina Forsberg (born Pettersson), 1887 - 1974
Geni World Family TreeElsa Christiansdotter, 1801 - 1871
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Elsa Emilia Pettersson, born 1902
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Elsa Ingeborg Pettersson, born 1899
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Elsa Amalia Margareta Pettersson, born 1907
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Elsa Ida Katarina Pettersson, born 1893
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Elsa Axelina Maria Pettersson, born 1898
1910 Sweden Census
Elsa Victoria Antonietta Pettersson, born 1891
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Elsa Elisabet Pettersson, born 1909
1910 Sweden Census
Elsa Agnes Pettersson, born 1883
1910 Sweden Census
Elsa Pettersson, born 1893
1900 Norway Census
Elsa Maria Pettersson, born 1900
Denmark, Copenhagen Police Registrations, 1890-1923
Elsa Marie Pettersson, born 1900
Denmark, Copenhagen Police Registrations, 1890-1923
Elsa Pettersson, born 1911
Denmark, Copenhagen Police Registrations, 1890-1923
Elsa Amalia Ingeborg Pettersson, born 1890
1900 Sweden Census
Elsa Erika Pettersson, born 1892
1900 Sweden Census
Elsa Maria Pettersson, born 1889
1900 Sweden Census
Elsa Pettersson, born 1894
1900 Sweden Census
Elsa Sofia Pettersson, born 1888
1890 Sweden Census
Elsa Maria Pettersson, born 1886
1890 Sweden Census
Elsa Maria Pettersson, born 1856
1890 Sweden Census
Elsa Amalia Elisabet Pettersson, born 1835
1890 Sweden CensusElsa Petterson, 1901 - 1987
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- Alisa Pettersson
- Alissa Pettersson
- Elysia Pettersson
- Elza Pettersson
- Japanese: エルザ・ペッターソン (Eruza Pettersson)
- Russian: Эльза Петтерссон (El'za Pettersson)


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- USA 1%
- Other 1%
The name Elsa has its origins in the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." It first appeared in various European regions, particularly in Germany and Scandinavia, where it gained popularity during the Middle Ages. The name is often associated with qualities such as nobility and loyalty, reflecting the characteristics of those who initially bore it, often linked to royal or noble lineages. Variations of the name include Elza, Else, and Elsy, with different pronunciations and spellings found in various cultures; for instance, in Spanish-speaking countries, it may appear as "Elsa" but can also be found as "Elza." The name has been popularized in modern times through literature and media, notably through the character Elsa in Disney's "Frozen," which has further cemented its appeal across diverse cultures.
The last name Pettersson is of Swedish origin, derived from the given name "Petter," which is the Swedish form of "Peter," meaning "rock" or "stone" in Greek. This surname typically indicates "son of Petter," reflecting the patronymic naming tradition common in Scandinavian countries, where surnames were often formed by adding "sson" (meaning "son") to the father's name. Pettersson first appeared in Sweden and is prevalent in regions with a strong historical connection to the patronymic system, particularly in rural areas. The name is associated with characteristics of strength and stability, mirroring the meaning of its root name. Variations of Pettersson can be found in different cultures, such as Peterson in English-speaking countries and Pétursson in Iceland, showcasing slight differences in spelling and pronunciation while retaining the same fundamental meaning. The surname is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Sweden and its naming conventions, reflecting both familial lineage and regional identity.
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