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Elgiar Family History

Elgiar 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: Elias, Melgar, Edgar, Elia, Elgart, Elgin, Alviar, Felgar, Eagar

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Where is the Elgiar family from?

You can see how Elgiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgiar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elgiar family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgiar's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Elgiar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgiar 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 26 census records available for the last name Elgiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgiar 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Elgiar. 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 34 military records available for the last name Elgiar. For the veterans among your Elgiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgiar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Elgiar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elgiar in 1960 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgiar 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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