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Eligg Family History

Eligg 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: Ling, Elias, Etling, Bligh, Figg, Emling, Wigg, Twigg, Selig, Clegg

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Where is the Eligg family from?

You can see how Eligg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eligg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Eligg families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Eligg family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Eligg's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Eligg families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Eligg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eligg 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Eligg. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eligg. For the veterans among your Eligg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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