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Elgland Family History

Elgland 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: England, Egland, Eland, Ulland, Helland, Teigland, Erland, Ragland

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Where is the Elgland family from?

You can see how Elgland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Elgland families living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elgland's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Elgland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elgland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elgland. 50% of Elgland men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

What Elgland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Elgland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgland 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Elgland. 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 17 military records available for the last name Elgland. For the veterans among your Elgland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgland lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Elgland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Elgland in 1965 was 84, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Elgland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgland 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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