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Elgey Family History

Elgey Surname Meaning

see Elgie.

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


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Where is the Elgey family from?

You can see how Elgey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elgey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 57 Elgey families living in Durham. This was about 54% of all the recorded Elgey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elgey families in 1891.
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What did your Elgey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elgey. 46% of Elgey men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Elgey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elgey were Railway Signalman and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • General Labourer
    46%
  • Farm Horseman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Railway Signalman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

What Elgey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Elgey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgey 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Elgey. 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 129 military records available for the last name Elgey. For the veterans among your Elgey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgey lifespan?

Average Elgey life expectancy in 1974 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgey 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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