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Elgy Family History

Elgy Surname Meaning

see Elgie.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Elgy family from?

You can see how Elgy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Elgy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Elgy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Elgy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Elgy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Elgy families in 1891.
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What did your Elgy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unemployed Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Elgy. 100% of Elgy men worked as an Unemployed Labourer and 100% of Elgy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Unemployed Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Elgy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Elgy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Elgy 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Elgy. 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 72 military records available for the last name Elgy. For the veterans among your Elgy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Elgy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Elgy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Elgy in 1968 was 24, and 98 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Elgy 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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