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Elgerd Family History

Elgerd 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: Ellerd, Alger, Elmer, Egger, Eller, Egert, Eger, Elder, Elford

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Where is the Elgerd family from?

You can see how Elgerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgerd family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Elgerd families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgerd's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Elgerd families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgerd 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 7 census records available for the last name Elgerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgerd 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Elgerd. 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 1 military records available for the last name Elgerd. For the veterans among your Elgerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgerd lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Elgerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Elgerd in 1984 was 59, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgerd 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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