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Elgier Family History

Elgier 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: Alger, Lier, Elmer, Eigner, Egger, Plier, Eller, Eger, Elder, Felger

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Where is the Elgier family from?

You can see how Elgier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Elgier families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Elgier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Elgier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgier 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Elgier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Elgier. For the veterans among your Elgier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgier lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Elgier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Elgier in 1959 was 53, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgier 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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