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Elgue Family History

Elgue 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: Eagle, Begue, Ege, Argue, Bogue, Elbe, Teague, Hogue, Welge, Lague

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Where is the Elgue family from?

You can see how Elgue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgue family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Elgue family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgue's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Elgue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgue 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 74 census records available for the last name Elgue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgue 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Elgue. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Elgue. For the veterans among your Elgue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgue lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Elgue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Elgue in 1997 was 48, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgue 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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