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Elgood Family History

Elgood Surname Meaning

From the Middle English and Old French personal name Helgot Helgaud from Continental Germanic Hildegaud (‘war’ + an ethnic name *Gaut-).

Or Old French Eligaud with loss of initial H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elgood family from?

You can see how Elgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Elgood families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Elgood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Elgood families in 1891.
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What did your Elgood 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 Elgood. 100% of Elgood men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Elgood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Laundress
    4%

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Passenger Lists

There are 690 immigration records available for the last name Elgood. 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 301 military records available for the last name Elgood. For the veterans among your Elgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgood lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Elgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Elgood in 1977 was 87, and 60 in 1993.

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