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Elgine Family History

Elgine 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: Elgin, Eline, Laine, Line, Eugene, Exline, Elkin, Elzie, Kline

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Where is the Elgine family from?

You can see how Elgine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgine family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Elgine family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgine's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Elgine families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Elgine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgine 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Elgine. 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 Elgine. For the veterans among your Elgine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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