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Elingren Family History

Elingren 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: Lingren, Lingen, Ellingsen, Lindgren, Lungren, Klinge, Linge, Linares

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Where is the Elingren family from?

You can see how Elingren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elingren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Elingren family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elingren's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Elingren families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Elingren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elingren 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Elingren. 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 3 military records available for the last name Elingren. For the veterans among your Elingren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elingren 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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