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Elger Family History

Elger Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ellger from an ancient Germanic personal name composed with adal ‘noble’ + ger ‘spear’.

English (eastern): variant of Elgar.

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


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Where is the Elger family from?

You can see how Elger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Elger families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Elger families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Elger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elger families in 1891.
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What did your Elger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elger. 100% of Elger men worked as a Gardener and 91% of Elger 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

  • Gardener
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    10%

What Elger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Elger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elger 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 808 immigration records available for the last name Elger. 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 985 military records available for the last name Elger. For the veterans among your Elger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Elger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Elger in 1962 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elger 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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