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Elgrim Family History

Elgrim 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: Pilgrim, Grim, Engram, Ahlgrim, Elgin, Milgrim, Grime, Prim, Elam

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Where is the Elgrim family from?

You can see how Elgrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgrim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elgrim family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgrim's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Elgrim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgrim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Elgrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgrim 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Elgrim. 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 24 military records available for the last name Elgrim. For the veterans among your Elgrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgrim lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Elgrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elgrim in 1972 was 38, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgrim 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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