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Elgindy Family History

Elgindy 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: Lindy, Elgin, Elkind, Linde, Gandy, Lind, Melendy, Eland, Elkin

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Where is the Elgindy family from?

You can see how Elgindy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgindy family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Elgindy families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Elgindy's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Elgindy families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Elgindy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgindy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Elgindy. 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 Elgindy. For the veterans among your Elgindy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgindy lifespan?

Average Elgindy life expectancy in 1979 was 45 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgindy 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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