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Elegan Family History

Elegan Surname 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: Legan, Elman, Logan, Degan, Kleban, Megan, Elfman, Lean, Regan

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Where is the Elegan family from?

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

There are 136 census records available for the last name Elegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elegan 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Elegan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Elegan. For the veterans among your Elegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elegan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Elegan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elegan in 1972 was 83, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elegan 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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