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Elgass Family History

Elgass 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: Elsass, Glass, Elias, Gass, Blass, Plass, Lass, Klass, Class, Elgart

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Where is the Elgass family from?

You can see how Elgass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgass family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Elgass family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Elgass's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Elgass families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Elgass 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 80 census records available for the last name Elgass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgass 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Elgass. 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 116 military records available for the last name Elgass. For the veterans among your Elgass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgass lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Elgass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Elgass in 1970 was 73, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgass 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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