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Elgaen Family History

Elgaen 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: Ellen, Elsen, Elman, Eggen, Engen, Elden, Elgart, Helgren, Eigen

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Where is the Elgaen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgaen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Elgaen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Elgaen. 100% of Elgaen men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Elgaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgaen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Elgaen. 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 military records available for the last name Elgaen. For the veterans among your Elgaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgaen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Elgaen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Elgaen in 1969 was 68, and 48 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgaen 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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