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Elgie Family History

Elgie Surname Meaning

English: from the Anglo-Norman French and early Middle English personal name Elgy derived from Old Norse Helgi or Hælghi (from helgi ‘security sanctity’).

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


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Where is the Elgie family from?

You can see how Elgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Elgie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Elgie families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Elgie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elgie families in 1891.
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What did your Elgie 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 Elgie. 28% of Elgie men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Elgie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Elgie were Miner Haulage and Housekeeper.

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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
    28%
  • Gardener Heavy Worker
    10%
  • Postman
    10%
  • Miner Haulage
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Elgie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgie 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 752 immigration records available for the last name Elgie. 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 536 military records available for the last name Elgie. For the veterans among your Elgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgie lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Elgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Elgie in 1956 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgie 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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