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Elgis Family History

Elgis 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: Ellis, Elgin, Melis, Lis, Elias, Regis, Allis, Lois, Mellis, Dellis

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Where is the Elgis family from?

You can see how Elgis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Elgis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Elgis families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Elgis's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Elgis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Elgis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Elgis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Elgis. For the veterans among your Elgis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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