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Elgee Family History

Elgee Surname Meaning

a spelling variant of Elgie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elgee family from?

You can see how Elgee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Elgee families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Elgee families living in Hampshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Elgee's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Elgee families in 1891.
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What did your Elgee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Elgee. 82% of Elgee 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    19%

What Elgee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elgee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgee 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Elgee. 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 211 military records available for the last name Elgee. For the veterans among your Elgee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgee lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Elgee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Elgee in 1964 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elgee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgee 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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