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Eleg Family History

Eleg 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: Eley, Elg, Elek, Lee, Leo, Eden, Elmer, Eng, Ellen, Ley

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Where is the Eleg family from?

You can see how Eleg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eleg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eleg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Eleg families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Eleg's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eleg families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Eleg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eleg 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Eleg. 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 Eleg. For the veterans among your Eleg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eleg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eleg 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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